Potato Leek Casserole With Ground Beef

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4

Savory Potato Leek Casserole recipe with Ground Beef

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

500

Sugar

Fat

22g

Potato Leek Casserole with Ground Beef is a one-dish meal that is perfect for a family dinner or a potluck. This meal is quite filling, which makes it perfect for a cold winter night. The tender potatoes and the savory ground beef mixture come together in this hearty and satisfying casserole. The leeks add an extra flavor and nutritional value to the meal. This is an easy-to-prepare meal that doesn't require too much preparation time.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease your casserole dish.
2.	Boil the potatoes until they are tender, then drain the water. Mash the potatoes until they are smooth then add in the dash of milk, salt and pepper then set aside.
3.	In a large frying pan, heat oil or butter over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is no longer pink, then drain the excess fat.
4.	Add the thinly sliced leeks to the ground beef and allow it to cook for about 3-5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and curry powder, then mix until all ingredients are well combined.
5.	Layer 1/2 of the mashed potatoes at the bottom of the casserole dish. Add 1/2 of the ground beef mixture on top of the mashed potatoes. Repeat with another layer of mashed potatoes and ground beef mixture then top it off with the remaining mashed potatoes.
6.	Place your casserole dish in your preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the potatoes on the top are golden brown.

PROS

This savory potato leek casserole with ground beef is very filling.

It is also easy to make and can be a crowd-pleaser at any mealtime.

CONS

This recipe contains a high amount of carbs and calories due to the potatoes and the ground beef.
People who are conscious of their weight should eat this in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are very rich in Vitamin C and various B vitamins. They are also good sources of fiber, potassium and other essential minerals, which are important in maintaining good health.
Leeks are generally low in calories, while also containing high amounts of Vitamin K and A.

	2 lbs potatoes , peeled and cubed
	1 1/2 lbs leeks , washed and thinly sliced
	1 lb ground beef
	1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon butter , to fry
	1 teaspoon curry powder
	1 dash milk
	salt and pepper