This Rustic Beef & Potato Casserole with Fresh Vegetable Salad is a hearty, homestyle meal perfect for family dinners. Juicy ground beef, seasoned with warm Georgian khmeli-suneli spices, smoked paprika, and dried chile, is layered over tender-sliced potatoes and baked to golden perfection. A creamy dill-enriched potato mash crowns the bake, lending brightness and binding the flavors together. Served alongside a fresh red bell pepper, cucumber, tomato & marinated mushroom salad dressed in olive oil, French herbs, and mayonnaise, this dish balances warming comfort with cool, crisp accompaniments.
Cooking Time
Preparation: 20 minutes
Beef Layer Sauté: 10 minutes
Potato Layer Prep & Mash: 20 minutes
Assembly & Baking: 25–30 minutes
Salad Prep: 10 minutes (concurrent)
Total Active Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
For the Beef Layer
500 g (17.6 oz) ground beef
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp fine salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp khmeli-suneli (Georgian spice blend)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried chili flakes
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
For the Potato Layer & Mash
600 g (≈4 medium) potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 Tbsp olive oil
For the Fresh Vegetable Salad
1 fresh red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
100 g jarred marinated mushrooms, drained
1 tsp fine salt
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp French herb seasoning
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
For the Final Topping
100 g fresh mozzarella, shredded
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Step-by-Step Cooking Directions
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