Ground Beef with Au Gratin Potatoes

Ground Beef with Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients:

·         ½ kg ground beef

·         1/2 onion, chopped

·         ½ c red wine

·         Ground pepper

·         Paprika

·         3 large potatoes, sliced

·         1 Carrot, grated

·         1-2 stalks leeks, julienned

·         1 Tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

·         3 Tbsp sour cream

·         2 cloves garlic, minced

·         Chopped parsley

·         1 can cream of chicken soup

·         5 oz milk or just pour milk to half can of Cream of Chicken Soup 

·         Grated Cheddar cheese

Preparation:

·         Brown ground beef in a skillet with chopped onions and garlic. Season with ground pepper and paprika. Drain off excess fat. Add red wine. Simmer for a few minutes. Remove from fire and add ½ can of Cream of Chicken soup. Transfer to casserole dish.

·         Top with grated carrots.

·         Add leeks.

·         Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

·         Layer with half of the sliced raw potatoes.

·         Spread sour cream over it. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Season with  pepper; Layer the rest of the potatoes.

·         Mix ½ can cream of chicken soup with milk. Pour over the potato layer. Cover.

·         Bake at 350° for 40 min. or until potatoes are tender.

·         Remove cover. Sprinkle cheese over top and bake uncovered 10-15 min., or until cheese is melted.

My Notes:

I try to add sesame seeds to most of my dishes because they say that it’s good for you. You can add whatever herbs you have on hand. I’ve done this with thyme too. I tried this with Cream of Mushroom Soup too  but my son didn't like it. However, I think that it would work well with Cream of Onion Soup.

This serves 4.