Hearty Ground Beef and Potato Bake

Ingredients:

• 1 Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 450g (1 lb) Ground beef
• 140g (1 cup) Frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (or any cooking oil)
• 1 Carrot, diced
• 1 Tomato, diced
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ½ teaspoon Chili powder
• ½ teaspoon Dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon Dried parsley
• 250ml (1 cup) Vegetable stock (or any stock)
• 1 Garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons All-purpose flour
• 4-5 Potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Preparations:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

• Chop the onion, dice the carrot and tomato, mince the garlic, and slice the potatoes thinly for even cooking.

1. Cook Ground Beef:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
• Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt, black pepper, chili powder, thyme, and parsley.

1. Add Vegetables and Stock:

• Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, diced tomato, and frozen peas.
• Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Gradually add the vegetable stock while stirring, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.

1. Layer Potatoes:

• Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
• Grease a baking dish with oil. Start by layering half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom.
• Spoon the beef mixture over the potatoes, then top with the remaining potato slices. Season the top layer with salt and pepper.

1. Bake:

• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and golden brown.

1. Serve:

• Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your hearty dish!

This version enhances the flavors and gives a more structured approach to the preparation. Let me know if you try it!