Boursin Mashed Potato and Beef Casserole Recipe
This Boursin Mashed Potato and Beef Casserole is my favorite comfort food when I'm in the mood for a casserole full of flavor. It's the perfect combination of tender green beans, spicy ground beef, and creamy mashed potatoes flavored with Boursin. And the best part? The whole family loves it!
Ingredients
For the mashed potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- ½ cup boursin
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the casserole
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 2 shallots finely chopped
- ⅔ pound ground beef
- 1 pound green beans fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup red pesto
- 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to
430 °F or 
400 °F
Mashed potatoes
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into equal pieces.2 pounds potatoes
- Boil the potatoes in a pan with the vegetable stock for about 20 minutes until done. Prick the potatoes with a fork to check if they are done.4 cups vegetable stock
- Drain the potatoes and mash them.
- Mix the Boursin and milk through the potatoes until you have a creamy purée. Add salt to taste.½ cup boursin, ⅔ cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt
Casserole
- Heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan and fry the onions for about 3 minutes until translucent.2 tablespoons sunflower oil, 2 shallots
- Add the ground beef and fry until brown.⅔ pound ground beef
- Add the green beans to the minced beef and stir in the red pesto. Mix everything well.1 pound green beans, ¼ cup red pesto
- Spoon the ground beef mixture into an oven dish.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the ground beef mixture.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the mash for a crispy crust.3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- Place the oven dish in the oven for 20 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
Serve
- Remove the oven dish from the oven and serve. Enjoy!
NOTES
1. Green beans: You can also substitute green beans for other vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli, or carrots. First, cook them until they are firm and slightly chewy.
2. Topping: Also tasty: Add some grated cheese. Mature cheese or Cheddar is delicious.
3. Preparation: Make the casserole dish the night before and store it covered in the refrigerator. Remove it from the fridge half an hour before baking.
4. Storage:
- Refrigerator: Store the casserole covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freezer: Wrap the dish in two layers of plastic wrap and store it in the freezer. Let it defrost in the refrigerator. Tip: Make the casserole per person using small casserole dishes.
- Reheat: Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and heat it in the oven at 350 °F (180 °C) until it is nice and hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 690kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 2018mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1774IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Iron: 5mg
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