French meat with tomato paste
6 servings
45 minutes
French-style meat with tomato paste is a refined dish that embodies a harmony of flavors. Its origin is linked to European culinary traditions, where meat was baked with sauces and cheese to create a juicy and aromatic treat. Tender pork soaked in tomato paste gains a rich flavor with a slight tang, while baked potatoes add heartiness and softness to the dish. The topping of mayonnaise and cheese forms an appetizing golden crust that makes each bite especially appealing. Oven-baked meat becomes juicy, and spices and dill add zest. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or festive table, delighting guests with its exquisite taste and appetizing appearance.
1
Slice the meat into 1 cm thick pieces, pound them well with a kitchen mallet, then salt and add black pepper.
- Pork: 700 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Fry the cleaned and sliced onion in half rings for 5 minutes over medium heat. Meanwhile, cut the potatoes into wedges or circles.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Potato: 1 kg
3
Place pieces of pork on a baking sheet greased with vegetable oil, coating each with tomato paste. Top with a layer of potatoes, which should be salted and peppered.
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
- Pork: 700 g
- Tomato paste: 4 tablespoons
- Potato: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Grate the hard cheese on a coarse grater and then mix it with mayonnaise. Evenly distribute the resulting mixture over the potatoes.
- Hard cheese: 200 g
- Mayonnaise: 300 g
5
Bake the dish for about 40–45 minutes in the oven at a temperature of 190–200 degrees. Before serving, you can sprinkle the French-style meat with tomato paste with chopped dill.
- Dill: 0.5 bunch
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