Indian Sauerkraut Casserole
A warm, hearty sauerkraut casserole with curried ground beef, coconut mashed potatoes, and star anise. A cozy Dutch-Indian twist.
Equipment
- A conventional oven is used. When using a convection oven (with air fan) decrease the temperature with 30 °F / 20 °C
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
- 2.2 pounds potatoes floury
- ½ cups coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Beef Layer
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ onion thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1.1 pounds ground beef
- 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce like kecap manis
Sauerkraut Layer
- 1.1 pounds sauerkraut
- 1½ tablespoon garam masala
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 3 pieces star anise
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 430 ℉.
Mashed potatoes
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into even pieces. Boil the potatoes for about 20 minutes, until tender.2.2 pounds potatoes
- Heat the coconut milk gently.½ cups coconut milk
- Drain the potatoes and mash them by hand. Stir in enough warm coconut milk to make a smooth mash.
- Season the mashed potatoes with salt and black pepper.1 teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Beef
- Heat a little oil in a skillet.1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Cook the onion for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.½ onion, 1 clove garlic
- Add the ground beef and sweet soy sauce. Cook until the beef is browned and crumbly. Turn off the heat.1.1 pounds ground beef, 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
Sauerkraut
- Rinse the sauerkraut under cold running water. Drain the sauerkraut well.1.1 pounds sauerkraut
- Mix the sauerkraut with the garam masala and coconut milk.1½ tablespoon garam masala, ¼ cup coconut milk
Preparing Sauerkraut Casserole
- Spread the ground beef in a baking dish or small ramekins.
- Spoon the sauerkraut over the beef.
- Place the star anise on top of the sauerkraut.3 pieces star anise
- Top with the mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until hot through and lightly golden.
- Remove the star anise before serving.
NOTES
1. Can I use regular soy sauce? You can, but the flavor will be less round and a bit saltier. Sweet soy sauce fits this casserole better. If you don't have it use 2 tablespoons regular soy sauce and 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
2. Why use floury potatoes? They mash up fluffier and give you a softer top layer.
3. Can I leave out the star anise? Yes, but it does add a warm background note to the casserole.
4. How do I keep the mashed potatoes from turning gluey? Mash them by hand and stop once they are smooth. Do not use a mixer.
5. Can I bake this in small dishes? Yes. Small ramekins work well if you want individual portions.
6. What if the sauerkraut still tastes too sharp? Rinse it a little longer next time and drain it well. Mixing it with coconut milk and spices also softens the flavor.
7. Storage
- Refrigerator: Cool quickly, cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Freezer: Freeze well wrapped for up to 1 month.
- Reheating: Reheat covered in a 350 °F oven until hot through.
- Make ahead: Assemble the casserole earlier in the day, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 719kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1767mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Iron: 8mg
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