Description
Succulent gourmet minced meat stuffed potatoes bring classic comfort to your dinner table with rich, hearty flavors. Crispy potato shells cradle spiced ground meat, creating a delightful meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large potatoes (1 kg / 2.2 pounds)
- 350 grams (12.3 ounces) minced meat
Cheese:
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) grated mozzarella for topping
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) grated mozzarella for stuffing
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 6 coriander sprigs, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon curry
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 200°C (400°F) for optimal potato roasting.
- Thoroughly wash potatoes, then pat completely dry. Massage with olive oil and sprinkle light salt. Pierce multiple times with fork to allow steam escape.
- Roast potatoes for approximately 45 minutes until they become tender and golden, creating a crispy exterior.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic until they turn translucent and release aromatic flavors.
- Introduce minced meat to the pan, breaking it into small fragments. Cook until meat achieves a rich, caramelized brown color.
- Incorporate tomato sauce and spices: coriander, salt, black pepper, curry, and paprika. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Remove potatoes from oven. Carefully slice lengthwise and gently scoop out inner flesh, maintaining a thin potato shell.
- Generously fill potato shells with the seasoned meat mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle grated mozzarella over the stuffed potatoes, creating a luxurious cheese topping.
- Return stuffed potatoes to oven for 10-15 minutes, until cheese melts and turns golden brown with slight crispy edges.
- Garnish with fresh coriander or parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finish. Serve immediately while hot and cheese is still gooey.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized potatoes with similar shapes to ensure even cooking and consistent presentation.
- Pat the potato skins dry before rubbing with olive oil to help achieve a crispy exterior.
- Allow the minced meat to brown completely for deeper flavor development and better texture.
- Consider using lean ground meat like turkey or chicken for a healthier alternative without compromising taste.
- Drain excess fat from the meat to prevent the stuffing from becoming greasy.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like cheddar or parmesan for unique flavor profiles.
- Add finely chopped vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to the meat mixture for extra nutrition.
- For vegetarian options, replace meat with lentils, mushrooms, or plant-based meat substitutes.
- Prep potatoes in advance and reheat for quick weeknight meals, maintaining their delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg