Mansaka Beef and Potato Bake
Mansaka Beef and Potato Bake layers spiced ground beef, tender potato slices, and melty Swiss cheese into a cozy casserole with warm notes of cinnamon, basil, and oregano. The tomato-rich sauce keeps every bite hearty and balanced, while the cheese adds a creamy finish. Serve it on a cool weeknight or for a relaxed family gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mansaka Beef and Potato Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring to break it up, until browned evenly. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook until tender. Drain off excess grease, then sprinkle in the flour, salt, pepper, sugar, basil, cinnamon, and oregano. Add the mushrooms and tomato sauce, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl or dish and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until about halfway cooked.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, or a shallow casserole dish of similar size, arrange half of the potatoes. Spread half of the meat sauce over them, then sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with cheese on top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is browned.
- Calories 600.47 kcal High 30%
- Protein 32.79 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 35.41 g 13%
- Total Fat 35.71 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 17.66 g High 88%
- Trans Fat 0.1 g High --
- Cholesterol 120.08 mg High 40%
- Sodium 912.8 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 5.19 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 8.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 390.37 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 4.06 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 675.1 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 154.8 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 7.12 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mansaka Beef and Potato Bake is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Diced Onion, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 600.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mansaka Beef and Potato Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mansaka Beef and Potato Bake?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 600.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mansaka Beef and Potato Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Mansaka Beef and Potato Bake healthy?
- Mansaka Beef and Potato Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 600.47 calories and 32.79 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 912.8 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.66 g (88% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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