Welcome to a recipe that feels like a warm hug on a plate! Our Potato Pie with Minced Meat is the ultimate comfort food, a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for a family dinner. Inspired by the classic British Shepherd's Pie, this version incorporates a flavorful twist with the addition of a vegetable stew, which adds a wonderful depth and richness to the savory meat filling. Topped with a creamy, buttery layer of mashed potatoes and baked until golden and bubbly, this pie is guaranteed to become a household favorite.
Potato Pie with Minced Meat
Ingredients for Potato Pie with Minced Meat
- 450 g minced meat
- 600 g potatoes
- 50 g butter
- 120 g red onion
- 50 g green onions
- 50 g celery
- 150 g ovoshchnaya solyanka (a thick vegetable stew; you can substitute with lecho or a mix of sautéed vegetables)
- 60 g tomato purée
- 1 chili pepper
- 30 g Parmesan cheese
- 20 g shelled sunflower seeds
- cooking oil, salt, pepper, oregano
How to Make Potato Pie with Minced Meat
Thinly slice the red onion into half-rings. Finely dice the celery stalks. Heat a couple of tablespoons of refined oil in a frying pan, add the red onion and celery, and sauté for a few minutes.
Add the minced meat to the vegetables, breaking it up with a spatula to prevent clumping. Fry the minced meat for 15 minutes.
Any type of minced meat will work for this potato pie recipe. You can also use chicken for a lighter version of the dish.
Next, add the ovoshchnaya solyanka (a type of thick vegetable stew or relish, similar to lecho or ratatouille). This can be any mix of vegetables, such as lecho with red peppers, or a ragout of zucchini or eggplant.
Season everything with salt and pepper, stir, add the tomato purée, and cook over low heat for another 20 minutes.
Sauté the red onion and celery for a few minutes
Add the minced meat to the vegetables and fry for 15 minutes
Add the ovoshchnaya solyanka to the pan
Boil the potatoes in their jackets, then peel them. Mash the potatoes, adding butter and finely chopped green onions. Mix thoroughly and season with salt to taste.
Mash the boiled potatoes, add butter and green onions
Grease an ovenproof dish with oil and spread the fried minced meat and vegetable mixture evenly on the bottom. It’s best to use a thick-walled dish with high sides; a cast-iron skillet is an ideal choice.
Spread the fried minced meat with vegetables in the baking dish
Top the minced meat with the mashed potatoes and onion mixture, pressing it down gently. Use a fork to create a pattern on the surface. Cut the chili pepper in half lengthwise and place it on top of the mash.
Top the minced meat with the mashed potatoes and onion, press down, and create a pattern with a fork
Sprinkle the potato pie with grated Parmesan, sunflower seeds, and oregano. Preheat the oven to 185°C (365°F). Place the dish in the preheated oven.
Sprinkle the pie with grated Parmesan, sunflower seeds, and oregano
Bake the potato pie with minced meat for 30 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Serve the potato pie with minced meat hot, garnished with fresh herbs
And there you have it—a perfectly baked, irresistibly delicious Potato Pie with Minced Meat! The golden, cheesy crust gives way to fluffy mashed potatoes and a rich, savory filling that will warm you from the inside out. This dish is wonderful on its own but also pairs beautifully with a simple green salad or some steamed vegetables. We hope you enjoy making and sharing this comforting meal with your loved ones. Feel free to get creative with the filling and let us know how your pie turns out!
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