Description
Delightful nests of creamy mashed potatoes filled with savory beef and topped with melted cheese, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–5 large potatoes
- 3.5 tbsp (50 g) butter
- A bunch of fresh dill
- Salt
- Smoked paprika
- Black pepper
- Oregano
- 1.1 lbs (500 g) ground beef
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 large tomato
- 2.5 oz (70 g) tomato paste
- A bunch of fresh parsley
- 3.5 oz (100 g) mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them with butter, dill, salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, and oregano.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef with chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper until browned.
- Add diced tomato and tomato paste to the meat mixture and incorporate chopped parsley.
- In a baking dish, form nests with the mashed potatoes and create a well in the center for the beef mixture.
- Top each nest with mozzarella cheese and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
For lighter variations, substitute ground turkey or lentils for the beef. Ensure to use seasonal ingredients for the best flavors!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: potatoes, beef, comfort food, family recipe, easy dinner