Savory African Potato and Ground Veal Casserole
This hearty casserole combines tender ground veal with creamy mashed potatoes for a flavorful dish that will satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
| 2 | tablespoons butter |
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| 700 | g ground veal |
| 1 | chopped onion |
| 1 1⁄2 | cups water |
| 2 | chopped celery ribs |
| 1 | shredded carrot |
| 700 | g cubed potatoes |
| 200 | g celery root, cubed |
| 2 | tablespoons butter |
| salt | |
| pepper | |
| 3 | eggs, divided |
Instructions
| 1. | In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the ground veal and chopped onion, and brown the meat until cooked through. |
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| 2. | Stir in water, chopped celery ribs, shredded carrot, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer over low heat for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. |
| 3. | Transfer the meat mixture to a casserole dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom. |
| 4. | In a separate pot, boil the cubed potatoes and celery root until they are tender, approximately 20 minutes. |
| 5. | Once cooked, drain the potatoes and celery root, and mash them together. Mix in 2 tablespoons of butter, salt, pepper, and the egg yolks until creamy. |
| 6. | In a bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Gently fold the egg whites into the potato mixture, creating a fluffy consistency. |
| 7. | Spread the potato mixture over the meat in the casserole dish, covering it completely. |
| 8. | Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes, or until the casserole is golden and bubbling. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 390.2 kcal |
| Protein | 29 g |
| Fat | 18.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26.9 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g |
| Sugar | 3.1 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița