Meatball and Potato Sandwich Bake
Ingredients
- 400 grams minced pork (or your preferred minced meat)
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 small onion (grated)
- A handful of fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 egg
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 6 medium-sized tomatoes (grated)
- Salt (for seasoning)
- Black pepper (for seasoning)
- Garlic powder (a pinch)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 medium-sized potatoes (cut into slices)
- Paprika (to taste)
- Thyme (to taste)
- Rosemary (to taste)
- Water (enough to cover the base of the pan)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs:
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- In a bowl, combine 400g minced pork, 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, 2 grated garlic cloves, 1 grated onion, and a handful of chopped parsley.
- Add 1 egg, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Mix everything well with your hands until evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and set them aside.
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- Make the Tomato Sauce:
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- Grate 6 medium-sized tomatoes and place them in an oven tray.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Mix everything well and set aside.
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- Prepare the Potatoes:
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- Slice the potatoes into rounds, neither too thick nor too thin.
- Lay one slice of potato in the oven tray, add a meatball on top, and then cover it with another slice of potato, like a sandwich.
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- Assemble and Bake:
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- Place the assembled potato and meatball "sandwiches" in the tomato sauce.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary.
- Add a little water (to help with cooking) and drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil on top.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and bake for 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and golden.
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- Serve:
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- Once cooked, remove from the oven and enjoy this delicious, hearty dish!
A tasty and comforting combination of meatballs and potatoes, baked in a flavorful tomato sauce. Enjoy! -