Dutch Leek Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 lbs leeks, chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green chili pepper
• soy sauce, to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 ounces cooked ham, cut into thin strips

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• 2 bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. cook potatoes until tender but firm, about 15 minutes.
• 3 drain potatoes, and transfer to a medium bowl. mash together with milk.
• 4 be sure to remove all grit from leeks by soaking after chopping.
• 5 place leeks in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. cook 10 minutes, or until tender. drain and set aside.
• 6 in a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef until browned.
• 7 mix in the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. season with green chile peppers and soy sauce. continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
• 8 in a medium baking dish, mix mashed potatoes, leeks, and ground beef mixture. sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and top with ham.
• 9 bake 25 minutes at 350f, until bubbly and lightly browned.