BATATA MERHIYA (ALGERIAN MASHED POTATOES LAYERED WITH BEEF )

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From the The Great Book of Couscous by Copeland Marks. Algerian comfort food. Use as a side dish or a main dish with a nice salad.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb potato, peeled, boiled until tender
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium egg, beaten
2 ounces gruyere cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Mash potatoes with butter and salt.
  • Heat oil in skillet, add onion, beef and pepper.
  • Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Drain beef mixture.
  • Butter a 1 quart casserole.
  • Put half of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish.
  • Add the meat mixture and cover with the remaining mashed potatoes.
  • Smooth the surface.
  • Cover with the beaten egg and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven until the surface is golden about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.7, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 77.3, Sodium 486.8, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 12.4

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