Author: imirinam

  • Forget Everything You Knew About Potatoes! Premium Beef Skillet

    Forget Everything You Knew About Potatoes! Premium Beef Skillet

    This incredibly delicious skillet dish features tender beef and crispy potatoes. It's a quick recipe perfect for lunch or dinner, ready in no time. The combination of soy sauce, sweet chili, garlic, bell pepper, pickles, and a fresh lemon note makes this dish especially flavorful.

    Ingredients

    • 5 medium potatoes (approx. 800 g / 28 oz)
    • Olive oil
    • 500 g beef (17.6 oz)
    • 1 onion
    • Salt
    • 3 tbsp soy sauce
    • 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
    • 4 garlic cloves
    • 1 red bell pepper
    • 100 g pickles (3.5 oz)
    • 1 jar frozen peas (approx. 150 g / 5.3 oz)
    • Zest of ¼ lemon
    • Juice of ¼ lemon

    Instructions

    1. Peel and cut the potatoes into desired size and fry them in olive oil until crispy.
    2. Cut the beef into strips and season with salt.
    3. Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
    4. Cut the red bell pepper and pickles into small pieces.
    5. Add the beef to the pan and cook until browned.
    6. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pan and sauté until softened.
    7. Stir in the soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and frozen peas.
    8. Add the crispy potatoes back to the pan and mix everything well.
    9. Finish by adding the lemon zest and lemon juice for a fresh note.
    10. Serve hot and enjoy.
  • One-Pan Wonder: Ground Meat, Pasta & Cheese in One Pan!

    One-Pan Wonder: Ground Meat, Pasta & Cheese in One Pan!

    This creamy one-pan ground meat dish with pasta is one of the easiest dinners ever! Everything is cooked in just one pan – juicy, flavorful, and incredibly delicious. Perfect for busy days when the whole family needs to be full and happy.

    Ingredients

    • 650 g (22.9 oz) ground meat
    • 1 large onion
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • 440 g (15.5 oz) strained tomatoes
    • 500 ml beef broth
    • 1 can chopped tomatoes (approx. 400 g / 14 oz)
    • 1 green bell pepper
    • 1 tbsp oregano
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 250 g (8.8 oz) small pasta
    • 120 g (4.2 oz) mini mozzarella
    • 50 g (1.8 oz) parmesan
    • Fresh basil

    Instructions

    1. Cook everything in one pan until creamy, juicy, and flavorful.
    2. Use the ground meat, onion, and garlic as the base, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
    3. Add strained tomatoes, beef broth, and canned chopped tomatoes to the pan.
    4. Include chopped green bell pepper, oregano, and bay leaves for flavor.
    5. Stir in the small pasta and cook until tender.
    6. Add mini mozzarella and parmesan cheese, allowing them to melt into the dish.
    7. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
  • I Never Thought Cognac Would Make Ground Meat So Juicy – Potatoes Like Never Before!

    I Never Thought Cognac Would Make Ground Meat So Juicy – Potatoes Like Never Before!

    Potatoes and ground meat like never before! This Greek-inspired recipe truly surprised me. The combination of juicy meat rolls, aromatic tomato sauce, and tender potatoes is simply incredibly delicious. My friend from Greece showed me this recipe – and since then, I keep cooking it again and again!

    Ingredients

    • 500 g mixed ground meat (17.6 oz)
    • 6 garlic cloves
    • 1 egg
    • 100 g breadcrumbs (3.5 oz)
    • 60 ml olive oil (2 fl oz)
    • 60 ml cognac (2 fl oz)
    • Salt to taste
    • Black pepper to taste
    • 5 large tomatoes
    • 1 carrot
    • 500 g potatoes (17.6 oz)
    • Some flour for coating
    • A large handful of fresh parsley
  • Ground Beef and Potatoes: This Simple Recipe from Uzbekistan You Must Try!

    Ground Beef and Potatoes: This Simple Recipe from Uzbekistan You Must Try!

    My friend from Uzbekistan showed me this recipe, and since then I keep cooking potatoes this way. Simple, affordable, and incredibly delicious!

    Ingredients

    • 500 g ground beef (17.6 oz).
    • 3 tbsp fresh bread crumbs.
    • 1 onion.
    • 1 tbsp oregano.
    • 1 heaping tbsp Greek yogurt.
    • 500 g baby potatoes (17.6 oz).
    • 8 medium onions.
    • 2 bell peppers.
    • 1 heaping tbsp tomato paste.
    • 1 large tomato.
    • 100 g butter (3.5 oz).
    • 250 ml water (8.5 fl oz).
    • Salt.
    • Black pepper.
    • Spring onions.
  • Beef Skillet for Busy Families

    Beef Skillet for Busy Families

    A simple and incredibly delicious skillet dish with ground beef, potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner for the whole family!

    Ingredients

    • 500 g ground beef (17.6 oz).
    • 500 g baby potatoes (17.6 oz).
    • 1 onion.
    • 4 garlic cloves.
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste.
    • 200 ml cream (6.8 fl oz).
    • 250 ml vegetable broth (8.5 fl oz).
    • 200 g cherry tomatoes (7 oz).
    • 120 g mini mozzarella (4.2 oz).
    • Fresh basil.
    • Salt and black pepper to taste.
    • Olive oil.

    Instructions

    1. Prepare all ingredients as needed.
    2. Cook the baby potatoes until tender.
    3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
    4. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
    5. Stir in tomato paste, then add cream and vegetable broth, mixing well.
    6. Add cooked potatoes and cherry tomatoes to the skillet.
    7. Simmer the mixture until heated through and flavors combine.
    8. Add mini mozzarella and fresh basil on top.
    9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    10. Serve hot and enjoy your meal.
  • Forget Everything Else! You Have to Try This Ground Meat Recipe

    Forget Everything Else! You Have to Try This Ground Meat Recipe

    A pan, simple ingredients, and incredibly creamy flavor 😍 This recipe with slowly cooked onions, ground meat, and potatoes is affordable, easy, and perfect for a cozy dinner.

    Ingredients

    • 30 g butter (1 oz).
    • Olive oil.
    • 4 onions.
    • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar.
    • 500 g ground meat (17.6 oz).
    • 5 garlic cloves.
    • 500 g potatoes (17.6 oz).
    • 200 ml cream (6.8 fl oz).
    • 200 ml vegetable broth (6.8 fl oz).
    • Salt.
    • Black pepper.
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika powder.
    • Optional spring onions.

    Instructions

    1. Use a pan and simple ingredients to create an incredibly creamy dish.
    2. Slowly cook the onions until soft and caramelized.
    3. Add the ground meat and cook thoroughly.
    4. Incorporate the garlic cloves and potatoes into the pan.
    5. Pour in the cream and vegetable broth, then season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika powder.
    6. Simmer until the potatoes are tender and the flavors meld together.
    7. Optionally, garnish with spring onions before serving.
  • Never again a boring dinner! Crispy filo pastry with chicken, zucchini & feta.

    Never again a boring dinner! Crispy filo pastry with chicken, zucchini & feta.

    Since I started making filo pastry this way, my family always wants it! 😍 Wonderfully crispy on the outside, juicy and full of flavor on the inside – with tender chicken, zucchini, feta and sun-dried tomatoes. This recipe looks special, but is surprisingly easy to prepare. The filo pastry is folded, filled with juicy chicken and thin slices of zucchini, and then topped with feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy yogurt-egg mixture. Perfect for a cozy family dinner. ❤️

    Ingredients

    • 600g skinless and boneless chicken thighs.
    • Filo pastry.
    • 2 zucchini.
    • 150 g dried tomatoes.
    • 150g feta.
    • 200g Greek yogurt.
    • 3 eggs.
    • 3 cloves of garlic.
    • 1 tsp sweet paprika powder.
    • Olive oil.
    • Salt.
    • Black pepper.
  • One zucchini and rice! I never expected this dinner to be so creamy.

    One zucchini and rice! I never expected this dinner to be so creamy.

    This zucchini risotto is incredibly creamy and full of flavor! The secret lies in a simple zucchini cream with Parmesan and pine nuts, making the risotto especially aromatic and creamy without any cream. A simple dinner you definitely should try!

    Ingredients

    • 1 onion.
    • Olive oil.
    • 350 g zucchini.
    • Salt to taste.
    • Black pepper to taste.
    • 350 g risotto rice.
    • 200 ml dry white wine.
    • About 600 ml vegetable broth.
    • 2 garlic cloves.
    • 50 g Parmesan, grated.
    • 50 g pine nuts.
    • 100 g cream cheese.

    Instructions.

    1. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
    2. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion until translucent.
    3. Add the risotto rice and toast it briefly.
    4. Pour in the white wine and let it evaporate while stirring.
    5. Gradually add the vegetable broth, stirring continuously, until the rice is cooked al dente.
    6. Meanwhile, grate the zucchini and blend it with Parmesan, pine nuts, and cream cheese to create a creamy zucchini mixture.
    7. Season the zucchini cream with salt and black pepper to taste.
    8. Once the risotto is cooked, stir in the zucchini cream and mix well to combine.
    9. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
    10. Serve the risotto warm and enjoy!
  • Crispy Zucchini Rolls with Bacon

    Crispy Zucchini Rolls with Bacon

    Crispy on the outside, wonderfully creamy on the inside – these zucchini rolls with mashed potatoes and bacon are easy to prepare and look fantastic. A perfect recipe for anyone who wants to enjoy potatoes and zucchini in a completely different way.

    Ingredients

    • 5 medium potatoes.
    • 4 zucchinis.
    • 100 ml cream.
    • 50 g Parmesan.
    • Salt to taste.
    • 10 slices bacon.
    • Breadcrumbs.
    • Olive oil.

    Instructions

    1. Peel and boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them with cream, Parmesan, and salt to taste to make a creamy mashed potato filling.
    2. Slice the zucchinis thinly lengthwise to create strips suitable for rolling.
    3. Place a spoonful of the mashed potato mixture onto each zucchini strip and roll them up tightly.
    4. Wrap each zucchini roll with a slice of bacon.
    5. Coat the bacon-wrapped rolls with breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
    6. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the rolls until the bacon is crispy and golden brown on all sides.
    7. Serve the crispy zucchini rolls warm and enjoy.
  • Simple Dinner: Crispy Zucchini Mince Rolls with Béchamel

    Simple Dinner: Crispy Zucchini Mince Rolls with Béchamel

    If you have zucchini, minced meat, and filo pastry at home, you should definitely try this recipe. Crispy on the outside, creamy inside with béchamel sauce and juicy minced meat – a family meal that is sure to delight.

    Ingredients

    • 4 zucchini.
    • 650 g mixed minced meat (beef & pork).
    • Salt to taste.
    • Black pepper to taste.
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika powder.
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste.
    • 50 g butter.
    • 50 g flour.
    • 500 ml milk.
    • Filo pastry.
    • Parmesan for gratinating.
    • Olive oil.

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven and prepare the ingredients.
    2. Season the minced meat with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika powder, and tomato paste, then mix well.
    3. Slice the zucchini and prepare the filo pastry sheets.
    4. Prepare the béchamel sauce by melting butter, stirring in flour, and gradually adding milk until smooth and creamy.
    5. Assemble the rolls by placing the seasoned minced meat and zucchini on filo pastry, then roll up.
    6. Place the rolls in a baking dish, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with Parmesan.
    7. Bake until the filo is crispy and golden and the filling is cooked through.
    8. Serve warm and enjoy.