
Preparation time | 15 min |
Cooking Time | 30 min |
Ready In | 45 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 6 |
Portuguese empadão is a traditional dish from Portugal that typically consists of a pie or casserole made with layers of mashed potatoes, meat (usually chicken or beef), vegetables (such as carrots, peas, and onions), and sometimes cheese.
The preparation of empadão can vary depending on the region and the recipe, but in general, the meat and vegetables are cooked together with spices and seasonings before being layered into a baking dish with mashed potatoes. Cheese may be added as a final layer before the dish is baked until golden brown.
Empadão is a popular dish in Portugal, often served for special occasions and family gatherings. It is also commonly found in Portuguese cuisine restaurants around the world.
Ingredients

Directions
- Over medium heat, add the olive oil, onion, garlic, bell pepper to a medium pot and cook for a few minutes, than add tomato paste, hot red pepper sauce, mustard, knorr cube, paprika, black pepper, wine, salt and finally the ground beef, stir well and let it cook for 15 minutes or until cooked, and remove from heat.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C or 350°F.
- Assuming you made mashed potatoes with the potatoes, in a medium casserole dish, grease the dish with olive oil.
- Add a layer of mashed potatoes, than a layer with all the cooked ground beef, than top it off with the remaining mash potatoes, brush the egg wash over the mashed potatoes, cook for 30 minutes, let it cool for a bit and serve.
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