Traditional Ukrainian Casserole
A hearty, comforting casserole inspired by Ukrainian cuisine, made with tender beef, rich sauce, and a crispy crust.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground beef80% lean
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●2 medium Carrotspeeled and grated
- ●1 can (14 oz) Canned diced tomatoesdrained
- ●2 tablespoons Mirinsweet Japanese cooking wine
- ●1 cup Dense breadcrumbspan-fried until golden
- ●1 large Eggbeaten
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and grated carrots to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- 4
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, mirin, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground beef mixture, beaten egg, and pan-fried breadcrumbs.
- 6
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and smooth the top.
- 7
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
- 8
Serve the casserole hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.