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Hearty Minced Meat and Mashed Potato Bake – A Comforting Family Favorite | Carne tocată și piure de cartofi la cuptor – un preparat reconfortant preferat al familiei

Ingredients
    For the Mashed Potatoes:
  • 8 potatoes (peeled and cut into pieces)
  • Water (enough to cover the potatoes)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 50 ml milk
  • 100 g cheddar cheese (grated)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
    • For the Meat and Sauce:
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 green onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 carrots (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 zucchini (chopped)
  • ½ red pepper (chopped)
  • 1 small celery root (or a few celery stalks, chopped)
  • 500 g minced meat (beef, pork, or mixed)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 400 ml meat broth
  • A few sprigs of thyme
  • Optional: 50 ml wine (red or white)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preparing the Mashed Potatoes
    1. Place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover them with water, and add salt.
    2. Boil until soft, then drain.
    3. Mash the potatoes and mix in butter, milk, cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  2. 2
    Cooking the Meat and Vegetables
    1. In a well-heated pan, add 3 tbsp of oil.
    2. Sauté the chopped onion, green onion, and garlic for a few minutes.
    3. Add carrots, zucchini, red pepper, and celery. Cook for a few more minutes.
    4. Stir in the minced meat and cook until browned.
    5. Season with salt and add tomato paste, meat broth, and thyme.
    6. Optionally, pour in a little wine for extra flavor.
    7. Simmer until the sauce reduces and thickens.
  3. 3
    Baking
    1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
    2. Transfer the cooked meat mixture to a baking dish.
    3. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
    4. Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
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