Description
This hearty Vegetable and Beef Bake combines layers of tender potatoes with a flavorful beef and mushroom filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 pounds mixed mushrooms, roughly chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth, divided
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3–4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- Olive oil for brushing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 390°F.
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it apart until browned. Season lightly, then transfer to a bowl.
- Add oil and cook the mushrooms in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to the bowl.
- Add more oil and cook the onion with a pinch of salt for 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Increase the heat and stir in 1/2 cup broth mixed with lemon juice. Scrape up any browned bits.
- Reduce heat. Add lentils, miso paste, remaining broth, and plant-based cream. Stir well, then whisk in the slurry. Cook 8 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return beef and mushrooms to the skillet. Add parsley and adjust seasoning.
- Spoon mixture into a baking dish. Arrange sliced potatoes on top. Brush lightly with oil and season.
- Bake 45 to 55 minutes until potatoes are tender and golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
- Feel free to substitute beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg