Layered Minced Meat and Potato Casserole: A Hug in a Dish

  • cover the casserole while baking

Ingredients

For the Layers:

  • 500g (1 lb) minced meat (beef, lamb, or a mix—whatever makes your heart sing)
  • 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (a mandolin slicer can save you time!)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin (optional, but it adds such a beautiful depth of flavor)
  • 2 tbsp oil or butter (because who doesn’t love a little buttery richness?)

For the Sauce:

  • 1 cup (250ml) milk or heavy cream (for