This is a simple, wonderfully cozy dinner idea: thin slices of potato and mini meat patties baked in a rich tomato sauce. Everything happens in one baking dish, with minimal effort and maximum flavor and juiciness.
Ingredients
- Ground meat (pork, beef, or a mix) — 1.1 lb | 500 g
- Potatoes — 4 medium potatoes
- Yellow onion — 1/2 onion
- Fresh parsley, chopped — 2 tbsp | 2 tbsp
- Tomatoes in their own juice — 1 pack (about 14 oz | 400 g)
- Sugar — 1 tsp | 1 tsp
- Salt — 1 tsp | 1 tsp
- Garlic powder — 1 tsp | 1 tsp
- Ground paprika — 1 tsp | 1 tsp
- Khmeli-suneli seasoning — 1 tsp | 1 tsp
- Ground black pepper — 1/2 tsp | 1/2 tsp
- Water — 3 tbsp + 1 tsp | 50 ml
Step-by-Step Recipe
- Finely chop half the onion and the parsley. Peel the potatoes and slice them into thin rounds 1/8 inch thick | 2–3 mm thick.
- In a bowl, combine the ground meat, onion, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, khmeli-suneli, half the salt, and half the pepper. Mix thoroughly and shape into small, evenly sized mini patties.
- Pour the tomatoes in their own juice into an ovenproof dish, add the water, sugar, remaining salt, and pepper, and stir. If you like, lightly grease the sides of the dish with oil.
- Layer the ingredients alternately: a little tomato sauce on the bottom, then potatoes, then mini patties, then more sauce, and so on, finishing with potatoes and sauce.
- Cover the dish with parchment pressed directly onto the surface, then with foil. Bake for 30 minutes at 356°F | 180°C.
- Remove the foil and parchment, return the dish to the oven, and bake for another 30 minutes until the potatoes are golden and the patties are cooked through. Let the dish rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Value per Serving
| Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≈ 460 kcal | ≈ 24 g | ≈ 25 g | ≈ 30 g |
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Tips and Variations
- Meat: beef, pork, or a blend all work well. The richer the meat, the juicier the result.
- Tomatoes: passata or crushed peeled tomatoes also work well; if the sauce tastes too sharp, add a pinch of sugar.
- Heat: for a livelier note, add a pinch of chili flakes or smoked paprika.
- Add-ins: bell pepper rings or thinly sliced zucchini can be layered in as well.
- Serving: finish with fresh herbs and serve with sour cream or a light yogurt sauce.
FAQ
Can I replace the tomatoes in their own juice?
Yes, use passata, crushed canned tomatoes, or a thick tomato sauce without extra additives. Adjust salt and sugar if needed.
Do the mini patties need to be browned before baking?
No, in this recipe the patties are baked raw — they stay juicy and cook through perfectly within the allotted time.
How thin should the potatoes be sliced so they cook evenly?
Try to keep the slices 2–3 mm thick. If they are thicker, extend the baking time by 5–10 minutes under the foil.