Mansaka

Mansaka
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    402

This comforting casserole, inspired by cherished family recipes, features a harmonious blend of savory ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and warm spices, all layered with tender potatoes and a generous blanket of melted Swiss cheese. It's a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    39 g
  • Cholesterol
    106 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    35 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    1183 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    27 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, and cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. Mix in the onion and garlic; cook until tender. Drain excess grease, and sprinkle in the flour, salt, pepper, sugar, basil, cinnamon and oregano. Stir in the mushrooms and tomato sauce, and simmer for 15 minutes over low heat. (Approximately 25 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl or dish, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until about halfway done. (Approximately 6 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, or shallow casserole dish of similar size, layer half of the potatoes. Spread half of the meat sauce over them, then sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat the layers ending with cheese on top. (Approximately 15 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until potatoes are tender and cheese is browned. (Approximately 35 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
Add a splash of red wine to the meat sauce for added depth.
Feel free to substitute other cheeses, such as Gruyere or mozzarella, for the Swiss cheese.
If you don't have shortening, you can use olive oil or butter.
For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with lentils or crumbled plant-based meat substitute.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 134 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Zack Bogisich

    This casserole is so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser! My family loves it.

  • Geraldine Collier

    Pre-cooking the potatoes in the microwave saves so much time!

  • Asa Langworth

    I used Gruyere cheese instead of Swiss, and it was amazing!

  • Maybelle Roob

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra heat, and it was delicious!

  • Mohammed Lowe

    The cinnamon adds such a unique and comforting flavor to the sauce.

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