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Swedish Potato and Meat Casserole (Kött och Potatisgratäng)
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Swedish Potato and Meat Casserole (Kött och Potatisgratäng)
A traditional Swedish casserole made with layers of potatoes, ground beef, and a creamy bechamel sauce. This hearty dish is perfect for a cold winter's night and serves 6-8 people. The combination of tender potatoes, flavorful ground beef, and a rich bechamel sauce creates a deliciously satisfying meal. This recipe is a classic example of Swedish comfort food and is sure to become a family favorite.
Time Cook
45
Level
Intermediate
Calories
520
Allergens
Dairy, Gluten, Beef
Ingredients
1 pound
Ground Beef
350 Calories
3 large
Potatoes
150 Calories
1 medium
Onion
45 Calories
2 tablespoons
Butter
140 Calories
2 tablespoons
All-purpose Flour
10 Calories
2 cups
Bechamel Sauce
200 Calories
1 cup
Milk
100 Calories
1/2 teaspoon
Salt
0 Calories
1/4 teaspoon
Black Pepper
0 Calories
1/4 teaspoon
Paprika
0 Calories
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly. In a large bowl, combine the sliced potatoes and enough cold water to cover them. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
2
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the excess fat.
3
In the same skillet, add the butter and cook until melted. Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
4
In a large, oval baking dish, create a layer of potatoes. Top with a layer of the ground beef mixture, followed by a layer of the bechamel sauce. Repeat this process until all the ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of bechamel sauce on top.
5
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
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