Explore a delightful dish that combines the comforting flavors of potatoes and savory ground beef, topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a hearty meal, these stuffed potato bowls are sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your guest
Ingredients:
For the Potatoes:
- 1 kg potatoes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Half a bunch of dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Ground Beef Sauce:
- 250 grams ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup boiled peas and carrots
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup water
For Assembly:
- Grated cheese
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Potatoes:
- Dice the potatoes into small cubes. Boil them until tender, then drain well.
- Toss the cooked potatoes with butter, chopped dill, and salt. Allow to cool in the refrigerator until firm.
2. Shape and Arrange the Potato Bowls:
- Divide the potato mixture into four equal parts. Roll each part into a ball and flatten with your fingers to create a bowl-like shape.
- Grease a baking dish and arrange the potato bowls in it.
3. Make the Ground Beef Sauce:
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add chopped onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in tomato paste, boiled peas, carrots, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, and water. Simmer until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
4. Assemble and Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Fill each potato bowl with a pinch of grated cheese. Spoon the prepared ground beef mixture generously into each bowl.
- Top each filled bowl with more grated cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
5. Serve:
- Allow the stuffed potato bowls to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your stuffed potato bowls with a side of fresh salad or vegetables.
This dish is a comforting and flavorful meal that combines tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and melted cheese, perfect for any occasion.
