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Tave Me Presh
Tave me presh is a delicious traditional ground beef and leek casserole from Albania.

- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 lb leeks ((mostly white parts))
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion (, finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 1 red bell pepper (, finely chopped)
- 1 cup beef stock
- Vegetable oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Sauté the leeks in a little oil for 8-10 minutes. Lay on baking dish.
- 2
Sauté the onion in a little oil until translucent. Add ground beef and continue to cook for a few minutes.
- 3
Add the beef stock, tomato sauce, red bell pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Pour the meat mixture over the leeks.
- 5
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350F/180C for at least 1 hour. You can leave in the oven for another 10-15 minutes if you prefer the dish more consistent with a little less sauce.