Old-Fashioned Potato & Beef Bake — Classic Family Comfort, Easy Recipe

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Easy one-pan bake! Tender potatoes, juicy beef, stretchy mozzarella—comfort food everyone asks for again!

This cozy potato and beef bake is the ultimate family comfort food—rich, creamy, and topped with melty cheese! Perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday gatherings, it’s made from simple, real ingredients you probably already have. The layers of soft mashed potatoes, juicy seasoned beef, and golden mozzarella come together in one dish—no fuss, big flavor.

Serve with a crisp, fresh salad for a balanced meal everyone loves, from kids to grandparents. Easy to prep, easy to bake, and guaranteed to disappear fast!

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Ingredients:

For the beef layer:
1.1 lb ground beef / 500 g
1 onion, finely chopped
8–9 oz mushrooms / 200–250 g
1 tsp salt
black pepper, to taste
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp Italian herb mix
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup
1/4 cup water
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil

For the potatoes:

5 medium potatoes / 750 g
2 tbsp butter / 30 g
1 egg
small bunch parsley & dill, chopped
salt, to taste

For assembling:
14 oz mozzarella / 400 g, grated
1 bell pepper (half finely chopped, half sliced)
a pinch of oregano
vegetable oil, for greasing
extra parsley or dill, for garnish (optional)

For the fresh salad:
Half a bell pepper, sliced
a few leaves Napa cabbage
1 cucumber
1–2 tomatoes
1 tbsp lemon juice / 15 ml
2 tbsp olive oil / 30 ml
salt and black pepper, to taste

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Hello, everyone! Welcome to my kitchen❤️. Cut 5 potatoes. Today, let’s make a simple,hearty dish that’s packed with flavor. Stay with me till the end, and you’ll see how easy it is to make. Cover the potatoes with water. Add salt and boil until tender. 1.1 lb (500 g) ground beef. Crumble the ground beef while cooking. Please support my channel, subscribe, and like to stay up to date with new recipes. Finely chop 1 onion. I’d love to know: which city and country are you watching from?
Write below in the comments😊. Add a little olive oil. Mix everything, continue cooking. Chop 8-9 oz (200-250 g) mushrooms small. 1 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Add a pinch of Italian herb mix. Pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. A little ground cumin for flavor and aroma. 2 tablespoons tomato paste or ketchup. Add a little water. Add more salt if needed, taste and adjust. Chop 1 garlic clove. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Please support my channel, subscribe, and like to stay up to date with new recipes. Potatoes are ready. Drain the potatoes. 2 tablespoons of butter. Mash the potatoes. Chop some parsley and dill. 1 egg. Mix well. Grease casserole dish with vegetable oil. Spread mashed potato evenly in the bottom of the dish. Grate 14 oz (400 g) mozzarella. Top potatoes with half the cheese. Please support my channel, subscribe, and like to stay up to date with new recipes. Add the rest of the cheese. Cut one half of the pepper finely, the other half as desired. Use one part for garnish, the other for salad. Sprinkle oregano. Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F (180°C) in a preheated oven. 1 cucumber. 1-2 tomatoes. A few leaves of Napa cabbage. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mix well and serve. Mmm, such a wonderful aroma😍. Let the dish cool a little before serving. Please support my channel, subscribe, and like to stay up to date with new recipes. Mmm, this is really delicious!❤️. Enjoy your meal!