Here’s a delicious recipe for Torta di Carne Macinata e Patate (Ground Meat and Potato Pie), a hearty Italian-inspired dish perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients:
- For the meat filling:
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef (or a mix of pork and beef)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- For the mashed potatoes:
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) potatoes, peeled and chopped
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (optional, for richer texture)
- For assembling:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
- A handful of breadcrumbs (optional, for a crispy top)