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Bovril Beef and Potato Casserole
Makes: 6 – 8 portions Temperature: 180 °C / 350 °F
Preparation Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Baking Time: 20 – 30 minutes
Ingredients
Potatoes:
| 1 | kg | Potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly |
| 45 | ml | Olive oil (3 Tbsp) |
| 10 | ml | Salt (2 tsp) |
| 10 | ml | Black pepper, ground (2 tsp) |
| 10 | ml | Oregano, dried (2 tsp) |
| 7 | ml | Paprika (1 ½ tsp) |
| 2 | Large onions, sliced | |
| 3 | Mixed peppers, sliced | |
| 250 | g | Mushrooms, sliced |
Mince:
| 500 | g | Beef mince |
| 2 | Garlic cloves, chopped | |
| 10 | ml | Salt (2 tsp) |
| 10 | ml | Black pepper, ground (2 tsp) |
| 10 | ml | Oregano, dried (2 tsp) |
| 400 | g | Tinned tomatoes (1 Tin) |
| 15 | ml | Bovril (1 Tbsp) |
| 200 | g | Cheese, grated (± 1 ½ Cups) |
| 500 | g | Beef mince |
| 2 | Garlic cloves, chopped | |
| 10 | ml | Salt (2 tsp) |
| 10 | ml | Black pepper, ground (2 tsp) |
| 10 | ml | Oregano, dried (2 tsp) |
| 400 | g | Tinned tomatoes (1 Tin) |
| 15 | ml | Bovril (1 Tbsp) |
| 200 | g | Cheese, grated (± 1 ½ Cups) |
Method
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 5 – 8 minutes, until al dente (firm to bite). Drain well.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the potatoes, salt, black pepper, oregano and paprika. Gently cook until the potatoes take on a light golden colour. Remove from heat. Divide the potatoes in half and transfer one half into a greased baking dish, lining the bottom.
- In the same pan, sauté the onions for about 3 minutes, until soft. Layer them over the potatoes. Then sauté the mixed peppers and mushrooms for about 4 minutes. Set aside
- In the same saucepan, add the beef mince and garlic. Cook until mince is browned. Add salt, black pepper, oregano and the tinned tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil for about 5 minutes. Stir in the Bovril and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Layer the beef mince mixture over the onions. Follow with the sautéed mixed peppers and mushrooms. Add the remaining potatoes on top and finish with the grated cheese. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C / 350 °C for 20 – 30 minutes, until the top is golden and the cheese has melted. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
