Meatballs on a potato bed
Origin of the recipe
Potatoes have been popular in Russia and Eastern Europe since the 18th century, and have been used in a variety of dishes. Meatballs, in turn, have their roots in meatballs, which have been prepared in various cultures. The combination of meatballs and a bed of potatoes creates a harmonious dish that is both filling and delicious. This dish is often prepared at home because it is easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Minced meat
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Onion
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Egg
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Dried garlic
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Smoked paprika
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Potato
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Water
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Butter
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Dill
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Cream
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Mustard
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Cheese
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Parsley
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Cherry tomatoes
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Olive
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Arugula
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Olive oil
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Grainy mustard
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Lemon juice
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Dried Provencal herbs
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Honey
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Balsamic vinegar
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Board
- Bowl
- Grater
- Tolkushka
- Jars with lids
- 24 cm baking pan
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Grease a round baking pan with olive oil.
Step 2:
Cut the potatoes into medium pieces, place them in a saucepan, cover with water and place on the fire, cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
Step 3:
Place the boiled potatoes in a bowl, add butter and mash.
Step 4:
Finely chop a bunch of dill, add black pepper and stir.
Step 5:
Place the mashed potatoes into the pan and smooth it out.
Step 6:
Place the minced meat in a clean bowl, beat in the egg, add salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Step 7:
Finely chop the onion and add to the minced meat.
Step 8:
Knead the minced meat with your hands and roll into small meatballs.
Step 9:
Add mustard, cream, three grams each of salt and pepper to a bowl. Whisk to combine.
Step 10:
Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs and bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes.
Step 11:
Grate 70 grams of hard cheese, sprinkle it over the meatballs and place in the oven for 5 minutes at 180 degrees.
Step 12:
Let's prepare the salad. Place the arugula in a bowl.
Step 13:
Cut cherry tomatoes into 4 pieces and add to a bowl.
Step 14:
Chop the red onion not too finely and add it to the bowl.
Step 15:
Add 100 grams of green olives.
Step 16:
Combine olive oil, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, herbes de Provence, grainy mustard, honey and lemon juice and mix well.
Step 17:
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix.
Step 18:
Garnish the meatballs with mashed potatoes and parsley and serve with a salad.
Cooking tips
It is better to knead the minced meat with gloves, so it will not stick to your hands.
It's best to mix the salad dressing in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, like a bar shaker. This will save time and ensure the dressing mixes more evenly.
