====== Dutch Leek Casserole ======
  *3-4 lb potaotes - peeled and chopped
  *1/4 cup milk
  *2 lb (3 med/large) leeks - chopped
  *2 Tbsp olive oil
  *3 onions - chopped
  *2 red bell pepper - chopped
  *2 green bell pepper - chopped
  *1 green chile pepper - finely chopped
  *3 carrots - peeled and chopped
  *soy sauce to taste
  *1 lb ground beef
  *6-8 oz Cheddar cheese - shredded
  *6 oz cooked ham - cut into strips (optional)
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  - Preheat oven to 350 deg.
  - Bring large pot of salted water to a boil and cook potatoes until tender but firm, about 15-20 min. Drain potatoes, transfer to large bowl, and mash together with milk.
  - In large skillet add small amount of water and cook leeks until tender, about 10 min. Add to large bowl with potatoes when done.
  - In large skillet add olive oil, heat to med-high, cook onions, red pepper, green pepper, carrots, and chile pepper. Season with soy sauce and cook until tender. Add to large bowl when done.
  - In large skillet cook and stir the ground beef until evenly brown. Add to large bowl and mix all ingredients together.
  - Spread the mixture evenly in baking pan (dark 9x13) and sprinkle with shredded cheese. If using ham, lay strips on top.
  - Bake 25 min. in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.

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  Serves: 8        Total cooking time: 1:5 min.
  Source: allrecipes.com - beef casseroles
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