Your grandmother’s potato and mince meat recipe sounds hearty and flavorful! Here’s a possible way to assemble it based on the ingredients you’ve listed—perhaps a layered potato and beef bake with a creamy, cheesy finish.
Grandma’s Potato & Mince Meat Bake
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients:
- 7 oz (200g) ground beef
- 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (or pre-boiled for faster cooking)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 fresh red bell pepper, diced
- 3 slices Cheddar cheese
- 7 oz (200g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup (60ml) Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- A handful of gherkins (pickles), sliced
- Fresh dill, chopped
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Cook the beef:
- Heat oil in a pan and brown the ground beef. Season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced red bell pepper and cook until softened. Set aside.
- Prepare the potatoes:
- If using raw potatoes, fry the slices until golden on both sides (or parboil for 5 mins).
- Layer half the potatoes in a baking dish.
- Assemble the layers:
- Spread the beef & pepper mixture over the potatoes.
- Add gherkins and a drizzle of Greek yogurt.
- Top with remaining potatoes.
- Cover with Cheddar slices and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake or broil:
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 mins (if potatoes are raw, cover first).
- Or broil briefly until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish & serve:
- Sprinkle with fresh dill and extra yogurt if desired.
- Great with a side salad or crusty bread!
Enjoy !! 🤤