Very Easy Meat And Potato Pie To Prepare At Home

Are you at home and you don’t know what to prepare to surprise your family? Stop worrying! With ingredients that you surely have on hand you can make a delicious meat and potato pie. An ideal recipe to enjoy for lunch or on a special occasion. 

The preparation of meatloaf and potatoes consists of two procedures that are put together and presented as if it were a single meal. The important thing is that in the end, you can even add several vegetables to give a better flavor and get an “extra” of nutrients. 

Spinach and parsley, for example, would be more than good for the final tasting. Of course, if you want the little ones to consume them without problem, you will have to hide them by cutting them finely. In short, we will present you the simplest, most complete and healthy way to cook this incredibly delicious recipe.

How to prepare meatloaf and potatoes at home?

To prepare this meat and potato pie we advise you to choose lean steaks. These types of cuts contain less fat and more protein. Are you afraid of consuming meat? Stop worrying! Although it is true that its excessive consumption is discouraged, nutritionists agree that it contributes to improving the quality of the diet when taken in moderate portions.

Even a study published in the journal Nutrition Hospital determined that there are advantages to consuming this food, especially within the framework of a healthy eating plan such as the Mediterranean. In general, it is a source of protein, minerals and vitamins.

As for potatoes, it should be noted that they contain basic nutrients such as: carbohydrates, dietary fiber, various vitamins and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and iron. Do you dare to try it at home? Let’s do it!

Meatloaf and potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 minced beef fillets (about 800 g)
• 6 large potatoes
• 2 carrots
• 2 medium onions
• 1 pinch of ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of salt (15 g)
• 3 garlic cloves without skin
• ½ cup of red wine (125 ml)
• 4 tablespoons of fried tomatoes (homemade) (80 g)
• 1 cup of Parmesan cheese (120 g)
• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (15 ml)

Preparation

1. You must start with the preparation of the mashed potatoes. Start by cooking the potatoes without removing the skin. In this way they do not absorb excess water and it is easier for you to detect when they are at their point.
2. Place them in a pot of water and let them boil for 5-7 minutes. Prick them with a fork and when it comes out dry, they are ready. 
3. Then, mash them and form the puree. Salt and pepper and reserve.
4. For the meat preparation, add olive oil in a pan with olive oil and sauté the carrots together with the onions, garlic, salt and pepper for 3 minutes.
5. Next, you will shred the veal and season it. Use salt and pepper and a large wooden spoon to cover the entire surface of the meat.
6. Next, mix the meat with the vegetables in the pan and let the ingredients mix. Do it for 5 minutes over medium heat.
7. When the meat and vegetables are acquiring color, pour in the red wine and stir. Let it cook until the wine reduces.
8. Lower the flame to the lowest possible level and cook for another 10 minutes.
9. At the end of cooking, transfer the contents of the meat to a baking sheet and distribute the meat evenly over the surface.
10. Add the homemade fried tomatoes as a layer on top of the meat, and then layer another layer of mashed potatoes. Repeat until finished.
11. Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
12. Before finally taking it to the oven, sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top of the cake.
13. Cook for 10 minutes and then activate the grill mode of the oven so that the cheese is gratinated.
14. Finally, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving with friends or family.

In short, we can prepare this type of meat dishes without fear of getting sick. Meat is a food with an important nutritional value, which can be used as long as it is included in a healthy eating plan.