Introduction
Uncover a restaurant-quality dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece! These juicy meat patties topped with melted cheese and served with crispy potatoes will revolutionize your home cooking, bringing professional-level flavor to your dinner table.
Ingredients
For the Meat Patties
- 600g ground meat
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Ground paprika
- 60g breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 carrot, grated
For the Potato Side
- 600g potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Ground paprika
- 60g breadcrumbs
For the Mushroom Topping
- 300g mushrooms
- Vegetable oil
- 200g cheese, grated
- 1 tomato, sliced
- Salt and black pepper
For the Sauce
- 1 onion, chopped
- 100g sour cream
- 80g mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Fresh dill
- Salt and black pepper
- Spring onions for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare Meat Patties
- Mix ground meat with grated carrot
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika
- Incorporate breadcrumbs and egg
- Form into uniform patties
- Prepare Potatoes
- Cut potatoes into wedges
- Season with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika
- Coat with breadcrumbs
- Cook Mushrooms
- Sauté mushrooms in vegetable oil
- Season with salt and pepper
- Baking
- Preheat oven to 190°C
- Place meat patties on baking sheet
- Add potatoes to the same sheet
- Bake for 40 minutes
- Finish and Garnish
- Top patties with sautéed mushrooms
- Cover with grated cheese
- Add tomato slices
- Return to oven until cheese melts
- Prepare Sauce
- Mix sour cream, mayonnaise
- Add minced garlic and dill
- Season with salt and pepper
Nutritional Information
- Calories: Approximately 450-500 per serving
- Protein: 30-35g
- Carbohydrates: 25-30g
- Fat: 25-30g
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Servings: 4-6
Cooking Tips and Tricks
- Don’t overwork meat mixture to keep patties tender
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness
- Let meat rest before serving
- Grate cheese fresh for best melting
Variations and Substitutions
- Use ground turkey or plant-based meat
- Try different cheese varieties
- Add herbs to meat mixture
- Make gluten-free with alternative breadcrumbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I prepare patties in advance? Yes, refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking
- How to prevent dry meat? Don’t overcook, use fatty meat, add grated vegetables
- Can I use different vegetables? Try zucchini or bell peppers
- Best cheese for melting? Mozzarella, cheddar, or mix of cheeses
- How to store leftovers? Refrigerate, consume within 2-3 days
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
- Refrigerate within 2 hours
- Reheat in oven to maintain crispiness
- Separate components for best texture
Bon appétit!