Jachtschotel Meat and Potato Casserole

Experience the comforting flavors of Jachtschotel, a traditional Dutch meat and potato casserole that’s perfect for cozy family dinners. This hearty dish combines tender beef, caramelized onions, and creamy mashed potatoes, all layered and baked to golden perfection with a crispy breadcrumb topping. Whether you’re using leftover roast or simmering fresh stew meat in beef stock with aromatic bay leaves, this recipe delivers rich, homestyle flavor in every bite. Finished with a pinch of nutmeg for a subtle warmth, Jachtschotel is a satisfying one-dish meal that’s easy to make and even easier to love. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete and irresistibly comforting dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams beef (stew meat or leftover roast)
• 3 medium onions
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 250 milliliters beef stock
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 1 kilogram potatoes
• 100 milliliters milk
• 0.25 teaspoons nutmeg
• 50 grams breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Step 2

Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

While the potatoes are cooking, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Slice the onions into thin rings and sauté them in the butter until soft and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove half of the onions and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet with the remaining onions, add the beef. If using raw meat, sear it on all sides. Then, pour in the beef stock, add the bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer gently for 20-25 minutes until the meat is tender. If using leftover cooked beef, simply break it into smaller pieces and warm it in the stock.

Step 5

Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and mash them with the milk, a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

To assemble the casserole, spread the meat and onion mixture across the bottom of a greased baking dish. Layer the reserved caramelized onions on top of the meat.

Step 7

Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the onion layer, making sure the surface is smooth.

Step 8

Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the mashed potatoes for a crispy topping.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling at the edges.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy this hearty Jachtschotel with a side of steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2273.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2791.0

Total Fat 105.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 475.1mg	0%
Sodium 4697.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 285.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.0g	0%
Total Sugars 39.7g
Protein 171.8g	0%

Vitamin D 49.9IU	0%
Calcium 445.1mg	0%
Iron 27.9mg	0%
Potassium 7597.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.1%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 41.1%