Baked Potatoes with Ground Beef and Mozzarella
About this recipe
Baked Potatoes with Ground Beef and Mozzarella is a hearty and satisfying dish that's perfect for a simple dinner. This recipe combines the comforting flavors of baked potatoes topped with a savory ground beef mixture and gooey mozzarella cheese, making it a crowd-pleaser.
What makes this version stand out is its straightforward preparation and the addition of a fresh salad on the side, which balances the richness of the potatoes and beef.
Ingredient notes
- Use 4-5 medium-sized potatoes for this recipe.
- You can substitute the mozzarella with another cheese if desired, but the creator suggests adding more mozzarella for a delicious crust.
Tips from Essen Recipes’s video
- Preheat your oven to 190°C before baking the potatoes for the best results.
- Make sure to season the ground beef mixture well with salt, black pepper, oregano, and sweet paprika to enhance the flavor.
- If you don't have a mandolin for slicing the fennel, a sharp knife will work just fine; just aim for thin slices.
Good to know
- How long do I bake the potatoes?
- Bake the potatoes for 20 minutes at 190°C.
- What should I do if I don't have a mandolin?
- You can use a sharp knife to slice the fennel as thinly as possible.
- How long do I bake the dish after adding the cheese?
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is browned.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Essen Recipes: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C.
- 2
Wash and prepare 4-5 potatoes, then coat them with olive oil.
- 3
Season the potatoes with salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika.
- 4
Bake the potatoes in the oven for 20 minutes.
- 5
In a pan, add 450 grams of minced meat and 1 chopped onion.
- 6
Season the meat with salt, black pepper, oregano, and sweet paprika.
- 7
Fry the mixture on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the meat is browned.
- 8
Add 250 grams of tomato passata to the pan and fry for another 3-4 minutes.
- 9
Remove the baked potatoes from the oven and pour the ground beef mixture over them.
- 10
Top with mozzarella cheese, adding more for a delicious crust.
- 11
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is browned.
- 12
While the potatoes are baking, thinly slice 1 large fennel bulb.
- 13
Prepare a salad by adding 1 green apple, 3 sticks of celery, and fennel leaves or parsley leaves.
- 14
For the dressing, juice 1/2 lemon and mix with 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, and 1/2 cup toasted walnuts.
- 15
Combine the salad ingredients with the dressing and serve alongside the baked potatoes.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of mozzarella is inferred as '1 large' based on typical usage for a dish like this.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Essen Recipes’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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