Dutch Leek Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 c. milk
2 lb. leeks, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. green chiles, finely chopped
soy sauce to taste
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cheddar cheese, shredded
6 oz. cooked ham, cut into thin strips

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook potatoes until tender but firm, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and transfer to a medium bowl.
Mash together with milk.
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.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef until evenly brown.
Mix in the onion, red and green bell peppers.
Season with green chile peppers and soy sauce.
Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
In a medium baking dish, mix mashed potatoes, leeks and ground beef mixture.
Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and top with ham.
Bake 25 minutes in preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned. Serves 8.