tender potatoes with a tasty layer of minced meat


 A comforting, family-friendly dish that combines tender potatoes with a tasty layer of minced meat, all grated with melted cheese Un🧀.

Ingredients

800 g of potatoes

500g minced meat (beef, pork or a mix of both)

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

400 g crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce)

100 ml beef or vegetable broth

150 g of grated cheese (emmental, cheddar or mozzarella)

1 tablespoon of olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika (optional)

1 teaspoon of herbs of Provence or thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preparing the potatoes:

Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin rounds (about 3-4 mm thick).

Cook them in salted boiling water for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender, but not completely cooked. Listen and book.

Preparing the minced meat :

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Add the onion and garlic, and simmer until translucent.

Put in the ground beef and cook until a nice golden brown.

Add crushed tomatoes, broth, paprika, herbs, salt and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

Assembling the pan:

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

In a gratin dish, arrange a first layer of potatoes.

Add a layer of ground beef Repeat until the ingredients are exhausted, ending with a layer of potatoes.

Parssemez with grated cheese on top.

Cooking:

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is well melted and golden brown.

Serve :

Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Top with chopped fresh parsley for a touch of coolness.

Tips:

You can add vegetables like carrots or zucchini for more flavor and texture.

For a creamier version, layer of bechamel between the potatoes and the meat.

Enjoy your meal!

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