Ground Beef Potato Custard Bake
Calories: 20
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings
Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Libyan cuisine with this savory ground beef and potato custard bake. Tender potatoes, seasoned beef, and creamy custard come together in a comforting casserole. A taste of Libya, perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Potato Layer
- 2 lbs (1 kg) Potatoes large, sliced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 lb (500 g) Ground beef
- 2 tbsp Olive oil plus more for pan
- ½ cup Onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Ginger grated
- 1 small Tomato seeds removed and chopped
- 1 tsp Sweet paprika
- 1 tsp Cumin
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- ¼ cup Parsley chopped
Custard Mixture
- 4 Eggs large
- ½ cup (120 ml) Broth
- ½ cup (120 ml) Milk
- 4 tbsp All-purpose flour
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
For the crust
- 1 cup (113 g) Grated cheese I used Parmesan, cheddar, White cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F /190°C/ Gas mark 5.
- Ground Beef Mixture: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the ground beef, cook until browned, and break it apart with a spoon. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and ginger to the skillet with the browned beef, and continue to cook until the onion is softened and translucent. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, spices, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Remove from heat.1 lb Ground beef, 2 tbsp Olive oil, 1/2 cup Onion, 1 tsp Garlic, 1 tsp Ginger, 1 small Tomato , 1 tsp Sweet paprika, 1 tsp Cumin, 1/4 tsp Cinnamon, 2 tbsp Lemon juice, ¼ cup Parsley
- Bake Potatoes: Arrange the thinly sliced potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are partially cooked and starting to brown.2 lbs Potatoes, 2 tbsp Olive oil, 1 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, beef or vegetable broth, and flour until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.4 Eggs, ½ cup Milk, 4 tbsp All-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- Assemble: Grease a casserole dish with olive oil. Arrange the partially cooked potato slices in the bottom of the dish. Spoon the ground beef mixture evenly over the potato slices. Pour the custard mixture over the beef and potatoes, ensuring that everything is evenly covered. Top with grated cheese.1 cup Grated cheese
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until the custard is set and golden brown on top. Once done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the dish hot, and enjoy your delicious Libyan-inspired casserole with custard and cheese!
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