Potatoes stuffed with meat and herbs
4 servings
30 minutes
Potatoes stuffed with meat and herbs are a cozy and hearty dish of European cuisine that combines simplicity and richness of flavor. Its roots trace back to traditional village recipes where potatoes served as a staple, and the stuffed filling added depth of taste. Tender potatoes soaked in meat juices blend with the aroma of dill and tomato paste, creating a harmony of softness and spiciness. Cooked by simmering in broth, it gains special juiciness and rich flavor, especially good in cold weather. This dish can be served as a standalone treat or complemented with fresh vegetables. Its convenient portioned shape makes it ideal for family dinners and festive gatherings.
1
Select large potatoes, wash them well, pour boiling water, add salt, and cook until half done.
- Potato: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
2
Then peel the potato, cut a side off one side, and scoop out the middle.
- Potato: 1 kg
3
Grind the meat together with the removed potato, beat in an egg, add finely chopped dill, tomato paste, salt, and fragrant ground pepper; mix everything well.
- Meat: 300 g
- Potato: 1 kg
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Dill: 1 teaspoon
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Black allspice: to taste
4
Stuff the potato with the minced meat and close it with the sides.
- Potato: 1 kg
5
Place the potatoes tightly in the pot, pour in broth or water, and stew until cooked.
- Potato: 1 kg
- Meat broth: 500 ml