Leek Casserole with Ground Meat

Leek Casserole with Ground Meat

This comforting leek casserole with ground meat is an easy, flavorful dinner that requires very little prep. Soft, sautéed leeks add a mild sweetness, while the savory meat sauce and creamy celeriac mash bring it all together. You can make it with mashed potatoes and cheese for a classic version, or go paleo with celery root and chopped nuts. It’s flexible, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead meals.

Course Main

Cuisine International

Keyword celeriac, leeks

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings people

Calories 733

Author Simone

Equipment

one 20 x 30 cm / 9x13 inch casserole dish

Ingredients

1 celery root peeled and diced
2 tbsp butter or ghee
50 ml almond milk or regular milk
750 grams leeks cleaned and sliced into rings
500 grams ground meat
Salt and pepper
1 can diced tomatoes 400 gram/ Little less than a pound
1 tbsp dried Italian herbs
100 grams bacon bits
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp smoked paprika
50 grams shredded cheese

Metric - Us customary

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.
Make the celery root mash: peel and dice the celery root, boil until tender, then blend or mash with ghee or coconut oil and a splash of almond milk. Season with salt and pepper.
1 celery root, 2 tbsp butter or ghee, 50 ml almond milk or regular milk
Slice the leeks into thin rings and rinse well. Cook in a large pan over low heat until soft, about 15 minutes.
750 grams leeks
In another pan, cook the bacon bits, then add the ground meat and brown. Add diced tomatoes, Italian herbs, nutmeg and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper and let simmer. If the sauce is too thin, add a little arrowroot or cornstarch to thicken.
500 grams ground meat, Salt and pepper, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs, 100 grams bacon bits, 1 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp smoked paprika
Assemble the casserole: meat layer first, then leeks, then celery root mash. Top with shredded cheese.
Bake for about 30 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is golden and melted.
50 grams shredded cheese

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