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Meat Hideout
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
20
minutesFor your Meat Escondidinho to be perfect, use the ingredients below and follow the preparation instructions.
Ingredients
1 kg of potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
2 tablespoons of butter
1/2 cup of milk
Salt and pepper to taste
500g ground meat (can be beef, pork or chicken)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup peas (optional)
Salt, pepper and seasonings to taste (paprika, cumin, oregano, etc.)
Olive oil for sautéing
Grated cheese (Parmesan, mozzarella, or other cheese of your choice)
Directions
- Cook the potatoes: In a large pan, place the cut potatoes and cover with water.
Place over medium heat and cook until the potatoes are soft and can be easily pierced with a fork.
Drain the water. - Prepare the mashed potatoes: In a bowl, mash the cooked potatoes with a potato masher or fork.
Add the butter and milk, and stir until you obtain a creamy puree.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Reserve. - Prepare the meat filling: In a large frying pan, heat a little olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden.
Add the ground beef and cook until it is well browned and cooked through. - Season with salt, pepper and other seasonings of your choice.
Add the tomato sauce and peas, mixing well.
Let it cook for a few more minutes. - Assembly: In a refractory or baking dish, place half of the mashed potatoes in the bottom.
Spread the meat filling over the puree.
Cover with the remaining mashed potatoes.
You can use a fork to make a pattern on the surface of the puree if you wish.
Sprinkle grated cheese on top. - Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for around 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the inside is heated through. - Serve: Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the meat stew hot and enjoy!
