Quick and Comforting Potato & Minced Meat Skillet
This delightful potato and minced meat skillet is an excellent choice for a comforting meal in just 30 minutes. Combining hearty ingredients like potatoes, minced meat, eggs, and mozzarella cheese, this dish is perfect for any time of day—breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a snack. It's easy to make and incredibly satisfying, making it a great go-to recipe for busy days.
Ingredients
🧅 1 onion, diced
🫒 4 tbsp vegetable oil
🥩 650 g minced meat (lean ground beef)
🧂 Salt
🌶️ 1 tsp pepper mix
🌶️ 1 tsp smoked paprika
🌿 1 tsp Italian herbs
🥔 3-4 potatoes, peeled and diced
🥚 5 eggs
🌿 10 g parsley, chopped
🌿 10 g dill, chopped
🧀 150 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
1- Dice and Sauté Onion:
- Dice the onion and set aside.
- Heat 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a grey non-stick frying pan over a BOSCH induction cooktop.
- Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté until softened, becoming translucent and slightly golden.
2- Cook Minced Meat:
- Mix in the minced meat, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Cook until browned and cooked through.
3- Season Meat Mixture:
- Season the meat mixture with salt, pepper mix, smoked paprika, and Italian herbs.
- Stir well to coat evenly with seasonings.
4- Fry Potatoes:
- Remove the meat from the pan and transfer it to a bowl.
- Add the diced potatoes to the same pan, ensuring there's enough oil—add more if necessary.
- Fry until golden brown and tender, seasoning with salt while cooking.
5- Combine Meat and Potatoes:
- Combine the cooked minced meat mixture with the fried potatoes in the pan.
- Stir gently to mix.
6- Prepare Egg Mixture:
- In a separate bowl, crack the eggs and add a pinch of salt.
- Whisk the eggs until well combined.
7- Add Herbs to Eggs:
- Stir in the chopped parsley and dill with the whisked eggs.
8- Cook Egg Mixture:
- Pour the egg and herb mixture evenly over the minced meat and potato mixture in the pan.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium-low heat until the eggs set.
9- Melt Cheese:
- Once the eggs are firm, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously over the entire dish.
- Cover again and continue cooking for a few more minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
10- Serve:
- Serve hot, cut into slices or wedges.
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 556
Protein: 35g
Fat: 40g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2.5g
Equipment:
- Frying pan
- BOSCH induction cooktop
- Wooden cutting board
- Plastic and silicone spatulas
- Various bowls
- Glass lid
Cooking Tips
- Ensure the pan is hot when adding the meat to achieve a proper browning.
- For a crispier potato texture, avoid overcrowding the pan while frying.
- Covering the pan during the cheese melting stage ensures even distribution.
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