Finnish Beef Corn and Potato Casserole.
Jauhelihaperunalaatikko.
I am not even going to try to pronounce the Finnish name of this dish! That said, my Finnish Beef, Corn and Potato Casserole is one of the simplest and most delicious casserole recipes you will ever enjoy!! One of my dear friends was reminiscing recently about a potato and corn recipe that her grandmother would make whenever she would visit her. She is Finnish on both sides so I assumed it must be a traditional Finnish recipe and my research confirmed that, indeed, it is a very traditional Finnish dish! If you enjoy this blog, you know that I love simplicity in cooking and this Finnish Beef, Corn and Potato Casserole is just that, simple, nutritious and delicious. With minimal ingredients and seasonings, you will just be amazed at the burst of flavor in this yummy casserole!
Depending upon how many you are serving the ingredient amounts will change; so I am not going to list exact amounts here.
A good amount of unsalted butter
Free range ground beef(typically 1 pound for a medium casserole)
1 medium onion, diced(again, use more if feeding more)
Dried marjoram, salt and pepper to taste
Several golden potatoes, thinly sliced on a mandoline slicer
Thinly sliced organic carrots(1or 2 should be enough)
More salt, pepper, marjoram and dried parsley
Frozen corn, rinsed and drained( as much as you like)
A bit more butter for layering
Enough whole milk to cover casserole to about two thirds high
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
In a skillet melt the butter to medium high
Add the onions and ground beef and stir fry for about 8-10 minutes
Butter a casserole dish
Layer the bottom with potatoes and season as desired
Layer with carrots, then half of the the corn and a bit more butter
Add all the onion and beef medley along with juices
Layer again with potatoes, season and butter as desired
Add the rest of the corn and layer the top with the rest of potatoes
Top with a few pats of butter, cover with the milk
Sprinkle the top with dried parsley
Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil or glass cover
Bake for 50 minutes, uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until top is browned.
Now just enjoy!!!
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