Description
A unique and flavorful dish that combines crispy potatoes with savory beef, spinach, and cheese. Perfect as a main course or an impressive side for any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 potatoes, peeled
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 3 teaspoons salt (divided)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 1 lb ground beef (455 g)
- 1 can (14 ½ oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (divided)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups spinach (240 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (250 g)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100 g)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- Slice the Potatoes: Using a knife or mandoline, slice the potatoes into ⅛-inch (3 mm) thick slices.
- Prepare the Potato Base: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese evenly over it. Lay the potato slices over the Parmesan, overlapping them vertically and horizontally. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Bake for 30 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
- Prepare the Beef Filling: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, then mix in diced tomatoes, 3 tablespoons parsley, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Stir until browned and cooked through.
- Prepare the Spinach Mixture: In another skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Add 1 teaspoon salt and minced garlic, stirring to combine. In a bowl, mix cooked spinach with ricotta cheese. Set aside.
- Assemble the Potato Roll: Once the potato sheet is baked and slightly cooled, spread the spinach mixture evenly over it, followed by the beef mixture and shredded mozzarella.
- Roll the Potato Sheet: Using the parchment paper, carefully roll up the potato sheet, ensuring the filling stays inside.
- Bake the Potato Roll: Place the rolled potato back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with remaining parsley. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with different vegetables or cheeses to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg