Village pie made of potato dough with meat and vegetables
8 servings
70 minutes
A village pie made of potato dough with meat and vegetables is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine, filled with the warmth of home. Its roots go back to the traditions of rural cooking, where simple and accessible ingredients were transformed into hearty and aromatic treats. The tender potato dough, light and airy, envelops a rich meat filling with fried vegetables, creating a harmony of flavors. The addition of paprika gives the filling a slight spiciness, while baked tomato slices and melted cheese provide the pie with an appetizing golden crust. This pie is perfect for cozy family lunches or festive gatherings, and its rich taste and aroma create an atmosphere of warmth and homeliness.
1
Boil the potatoes until cooked.
- Potato: 150 g
2
Fry the onion and pepper in oil for a few minutes until the onion is golden. Place them on a plate.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Sweet pepper: 3 pieces
- Vegetable oil: to taste
3
Fry the minced meat in the same oil until half-cooked. Then add the reserved vegetables to the minced meat, season with salt, pepper, and add paprika.
- Ground meat: 400 g
- Onion: 1 piece
- Sweet pepper: 3 pieces
- Ground paprika: 0.5 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
4
Drain the water from the potatoes and mash them into a puree. Add butter, flour, and salt, and knead the dough. It will be very soft and warm! If needed, you can add more flour to prevent sticking while rolling.
- Potato: 150 g
- Butter: 80 g
- Wheat flour: 150 g
- Salt: pinch
5
Roll out the dough and transfer it to a greased 24 cm springform pan.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
6
Spread the filling on the dough. Place tomato slices on top and sprinkle everything with cheese. Bake for 40 minutes at 180 degrees.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Cheese: 120 g