# Potato and Minced Beef Bake

Recipe by [Ovenstein](https://fridge.menu/en/u/ovenstein)

A simple potato and minced beef bake, finished with melted cheddar on top.

Servings: 2 · Prep 35 min · Cook 35 min · Meat

Contains: milk

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## Ingredients

- 400 g [potatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/potato) — boiled and mashed
- 50 ml [milk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/milk)
- 10 g [butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 250 g [minced beef](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ground-beef)
- 0.5 pcs [onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 1 pinch [salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- 1 pinch [black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — to taste
- 40 g [mature cheddar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cheddar) — grated

## Steps

1. Mash the boiled potatoes with the milk and butter until smooth.
2. Spread the minced beef with the onion and seasoning in a thin layer in the baking dish.
3. Spread the mash evenly on top and sprinkle with the grated cheddar.
4. Cover the dish with foil and put it in the oven for 15 minutes. (15 min)
5. Remove the foil and bake for a further 20 minutes, until the mince reaches an internal temperature of 71°C. (20 min)
6. Take the dish out of the oven.

## What was changed

The hard cheese was replaced with mature cheddar, the everyday choice for local shoppers.

Published 2026-10-20 · Updated 2026-10-21

https://fridge.menu/en/r/potato-casserole-with-ground-meat-q54f2qxz

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