Serbian Ground Beef, Veggie, and Potato Bake

This recreation of a Serbian casserole is made with hamburger meat, potatoes, and vegetables, with added seasonings for a slightly sweet and spicy flavor.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 367 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons red wine
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 medium celery stalks, chopped
• 0.5 tablespoon paprika
• 0.75 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.

Step 2

Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer beef and juices to a bowl.

Step 3

Heat oil in the same skillet. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and carrot; sauté until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Return beef to the skillet and season with paprika, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in water and wine and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add bouillon and stir until dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in half-and-half.

Step 4

Layer 1/2 of the potatoes over the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Pour beef and vegetable mixture over potatoes, then layer remaining potatoes over top.

Step 5

Cover the dish and cook in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.