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Batata Merhiya (Algerian Mashed Potatoes Layered With Beef )

At a Glance

Prep
20 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Total
50 minutes
Servings
6 serving(s)

Categories

  • Main Course
  • Potato
  • Side Dish
  • African
  • Algerian
  • Oven
  • Stove Top
  • Easy

Allergens

  • Milk
  • Egg

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 6. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 241.7 per serving 1450.2 for selected servings
Fat 14.9g per serving 89.4g for selected servings
Sugar 1.2g per serving 7.2g for selected servings
Protein 12.4g per serving 74.4g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 14.6g per serving 87.6g for selected servings

From the The Great Book of Couscous by Copeland Marks. Algerian comfort food. Use as a side dish or a main dish with a nice salad.

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Equipment

Skillet, 1-quart casserole dish, oven

Ingredients

  • 1 lb potato, peeled, boiled until tender
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 medium egg, beaten
  • 2 ounces gruyere cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Mash potatoes with butter and salt.

  2. Heat oil in skillet, add onion, beef and pepper.

  3. Saute for 5 minutes.

  4. Drain beef mixture.

  5. Butter a 1 quart casserole.

  6. Put half of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish.

  7. Add the meat mixture and cover with the remaining mashed potatoes.

  8. Smooth the surface.

  9. Cover with the beaten egg and sprinkle with cheese.

  10. Bake in 350 degree oven until the surface is golden about 30 minutes.

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Source: https://www.food.com/recipe/batata-merhiya-algerian-mashed-potatoes-layered-with-beef-229028

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