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Mahshi batata (stuffed potatoes)

Potatoes hollowed out and filled with a spiced minced meat stuffing, then cooked in a tomato sauce. A simple family dish, simmered until the potatoes are soft.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Farce

Sauce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

514 kcal per serving

Protein
23.8 g
Carbohydrates
56.9 g
of which sugars
8.9 g
Fat
18.9 g
of which saturated fat
5.4 g
Fiber
8.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the potatoes, cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the centre with a spoon, leaving a one-centimetre wall.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion, add the meat and brown it. Season with the spices, salt and a spoonful of tomato paste.
  3. Fill the potatoes with the stuffing and arrange them in a saucepan.
  4. Mix the tomatoes, the remaining tomato paste and the broth, then pour over the potatoes. Cover and simmer gently for 40 to 50 minutes, until tender.

Variations and tips

Meat-free version. Replace the meat with cooked lentils mashed with the same spices.

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Original Ecomely recipe.