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Vegetable and Beef Schnitzel Bake

This hearty Vegetable and Beef Schnitzel Bake combines colorful veggies and savory ground beef, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, making it a delightful one-dish meal for any family dinner.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetable Base
  • 3 medium potatoes, grated Salt to taste
  • 2 small zucchini, grated
  • 2 small carrots, grated
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Binding Ingredients
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 500 g ground beef Approximately 1 lb
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped
Topping
  • 200 g mozzarella cheese, grated Approximately 7 oz

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grate the potatoes and sprinkle a little salt on them. Let them sit for about 5 minutes, then squeeze out excess liquid using a clean towel. Repeat the same process for the grated zucchini.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, zucchini, grated carrots, red bell pepper strips, and chopped parsley. Toss them well to combine.
  3. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl, then add them to the vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the flour until the mixture holds together.
  4. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape them into patties.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the patties on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, until they become golden brown.
  2. While the patties are baking, heat a pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic until fragrant, then add the ground beef. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked.
  3. Once the patties are golden, take them out of the oven. In a baking dish, layer the baked schnitzels with the cooked beef mixture and sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese on top.
Final Baking
  1. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

This dish is perfect for leftovers! You can easily double the recipe and enjoy it again the next day. Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or feta for a flavor twist. Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.