Ground beef with baked potatoes is a comforting and satisfying dish that brings together hearty flavors and textures. This recipe combines seasoned ground beef cooked in a rich tomato sauce, served over fluffy baked potatoes, and topped with creamy cottage cheese and melted mozzarella. It’s perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in.
Ingredients:
- 1 kg potatoes
- Oil (for baking and cooking)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Oregano (to taste)
- 400 g ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 400 g tomato sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup water
- 2 bay leaves
- 200 g cottage cheese
- Mozzarella (shredded)
- Parsley (to taste)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Potatoes:
- Cut the potatoes in half, then into slices.
- In a pan, add oil and the sliced potatoes. Fry for about 15 minutes over medium heat.
- Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and oregano. Mix well.
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Bake the Potatoes:
- Transfer the potatoes to a baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
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Cook the Ground Beef:
- In the same pan, add the ground beef and stir until fully broken down.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Mix well.
- Add the minced garlic and mix again.
- Pour in the water, add the bay leaves, and stir. Cover and cook on low heat for 7 minutes.
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Assemble the Dish:
- Pour the cooked meat mixture over the potatoes, spreading it evenly.
- Add the cottage cheese on top, followed by the mozzarella.
- Sprinkle with parsley and oregano, drizzle with olive oil.
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Bake:
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
