Potato Tagine with Minced Meat and Mozzarella – Easy & Delicious Baked Casserole

Prep Time: 30 minutes   |   Cook Time: 35 minutes   |   Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes   |   Servings: 5-6

This hearty **Potato Tagine with Minced Meat and Mozzarella** is a comforting one-pan meal that combines thinly sliced potatoes, savory spiced minced meat, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s an easy and satisfying casserole perfect for family dinners.

The potatoes are lightly seasoned and partially cooked before layering with the meat mixture, creating a delicious contrast of textures. This dish brings together simple ingredients in a flavorful way that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

• 5-6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 400g minced meat
• 2-3 large onions (some chopped, some sliced)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup tomato paste
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• Black pepper, paprika, Italian herbs (to taste)
• Olive oil + butter
• ¼ cup hot water
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Peel and slice the potatoes thinly (less than ½ cm). Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the potatoes for 2 minutes, shaking the pan gently. Cover and cook on low heat for 5-7 minutes until almost tender.
3. Transfer the potatoes to a baking dish or tagine.
4. In the same pan, heat butter and oil. Sauté chopped onion and garlic, then add minced meat. Cook until browned.
5. Add tomato paste, spices, green onions, and hot water. Simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Spread the meat mixture evenly over the potatoes.
7. Sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese and chopped green onions.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
9. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy hot!

Tips for Success

• Slice potatoes thinly and evenly for uniform cooking.
• Partially cooking the potatoes first prevents them from becoming mushy.
• You can add bell peppers or mushrooms to the meat mixture for extra flavor.
• For a cheesier version, add more mozzarella.
• This dish reheats very well and tastes even better the next day.

Enjoy this comforting and flavorful **Potato Tagine with Minced Meat and Mozzarella** — a satisfying baked meal that’s perfect for the whole family!