Try this simple and easy potato escondidinho recipe! Check out how easy and simple it is to do!
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Preparation time
20
minutes
Cooking time
20
minutes
Follow the step-by-step preparation instructions to make your potato escondidinho. Use the ingredients below.
Ingredients
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1 kg of potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes)
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500 g of ground meat (can be beef, chicken or pork)
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1 chopped onion
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2 cloves of garlic, chopped
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1 can of peeled tomatoes (or tomato sauce)
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1 cup peas (optional)
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1 cup green corn (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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200 g grated mozzarella cheese
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50 g grated parmesan cheese
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Green scent to taste (parsley and chives)
Preparation mode
- Cook the potatoes in salted water until they are soft. Then, drain the water and mash the potatoes until puree. Reserve.
- In a pan, heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic until they are golden.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until it is completely browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the peeled tomatoes (or tomato sauce), peas and green corn to the ground meat. Cook for a few minutes until everything is well mixed and the sauce has thickened a little.
- In an ovenproof dish, place a layer of mashed potatoes at the bottom.
- Then add the ground beef mixture over the puree.
- Cover the meat with another layer of mashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle the grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the puree.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for around 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with green chillies to taste and serve hot.
Source: https://cidadeolimpica.com.br/escondidinho-de-batata/
