Potato balls with beef in dough
Potato balls with beef in dough
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Potato balls with beef in dough

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1 hour 30 minutes
167.0 kcal
Proteins: 9.0 g
Fats: 11.0 g
Carbohydrates: 9.0 g

Origin of the recipe

These baked potato balls with meat filling are often prepared in Arab countries during the Muslim fast of Ramadan. During this holy month, the first meal of the day is eaten after sunset. After a day of fasting, hearty dishes are especially satisfying.

What do you need for cooking?

Ingredients

  • Milk
  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Potato
  • Olive oil
  • Paprika
  • Pepper
  • Oregano
  • Ground beef
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin powder
  • Pureed tomatoes
  • Grated mozzarella
  • Salt

Dough

  • Butter
  • Salt
  • Flour
  • Milk
  • Pepper
  • Oregano

Sprinkling

  • Grated mozzarella
  • Oregano
  • Chili flakes

Kitchen utensils

  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Lid
  • Pan
  • Grater
  • Baking dish
  • Cling film

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 1 Pour 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into the frying pan.

Step 2:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 2 Add crushed garlic, finely chopped onion and fry for 2-3 minutes.

Step 3:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 3 Add ground beef and stir-fry until the ground beef changes color.

Step 4:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 4 Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes.

Step 5:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 5 Add the pureed tomatoes, a teaspoon of salt, a teaspoon each of ground chili and cumin, half a teaspoon of black pepper, a teaspoon each of paprika and oregano. Stir well and turn off the heat.

Step 6:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 6 Boil the potatoes, grate them and place them in a bowl.

Step 7:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 7 Grate the mozzarella and add to the potatoes.

Step 8:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 8 Add a teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of oregano, two tablespoons of milk and mix thoroughly.

Step 9:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 9 Line a small bowl with cling film.

Step 10:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 10 Place the mashed potatoes in a bowl and press them into the shape of the bowl, creating a well.

Step 11:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 11 Place a portion of the prepared minced meat into the cavity.

Step 12:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 12 Cover the potato ball with cling film.

Step 13:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 13 Form balls with the filling from the remaining ingredients and place in a baking dish.

Step 14:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 14 In a clean frying pan, melt a tablespoon of butter, add a tablespoon of flour, mix well and fry for 1 minute.

Step 15:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 15 Add a glass of milk and stir with a whisk.

Step 16:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 16 Add a quarter teaspoon each of salt, pepper, and oregano. Whisk to combine.

Step 17:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 17 Pour the batter over the potato balls.

Step 18:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 18 Sprinkle the balls and dough with grated mozzarella, oregano and chili flakes.

Step 19:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls - Step 19 Bake in a preheated oven for 10-15 minutes at 180 degrees.

Step 20:

Beef-Covered Potato Balls in Dough - Step 20 Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Cooking tips

You can use chicken instead of ground beef.

Cook the dough in a frying pan that is not too hot to prevent it from burning.

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