FAST Pan-Fried Potato Pie Dinner (No Oven!) | Crispy Crust Ground Meat Recipe

Описание: Welcome back to Culinary Compass! Today, we're making a fantastic, hearty, and practical dinner that cooks entirely on the stovetop. Forget baking—this delicious meal uses a crispy, pan-fried potato crust topped with savory seasoned ground meat, a simple tomato-thyme sauce, and plenty of melting cheese.

This recipe is incredibly filling and packed with flavor, perfect for feeding three to four people quickly. We dive into a crucial Culinary Education tip: how to grate potatoes and remove excess starch and moisture. This simple Professional Cooking Technique ensures your potato base achieves maximum crispness and holds together perfectly in the pan.

Watch as we break down this recipe into four easy stages, transforming simple ingredients into a gourmet comfort food experience. Don't miss the tips on flipping the potato base without it breaking! Let us know in the comments how you use leftover potato water—we'd love your ideas!

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FULL RECIPE: Stovetop Potato and Ground Meat Pie

STAGE 1: Ground Meat Filling
200g Ground Meat (Minced Beef)
4 tbsp Vegetable Oil (adjust based on meat fat content)
1 Small Onion, chopped
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
Optional: Red pepper flakes, Thyme
Method: Brown the ground meat in oil, stirring frequently. Add onion and cook until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

STAGE 2: Crispy Potato Base
2 large Potatoes (grated and water squeezed out)
2 Eggs
1 tbsp Flour
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
Red Pepper Flakes / Paprika (to taste)
Method: Grate potatoes and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Mix grated potato with eggs, flour, garlic, and spices until well combined.

STAGE 3: Tomato-Thyme Sauce
1 tsp Tomato Paste
1-2 tbsp Water (or more, until spreadable consistency)
1 tsp Thyme
Method: Mix paste, water, and thyme to create a simple, spreadable sauce.

STAGE 4: Assembly & Cooking
3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Melting Cheese (Cheddar recommended, or similar)
Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
Method: Heat oil in a 10-inch non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour potato mixture evenly, flatten to a 1-finger thickness. Cover and cook for 7-10 minutes until the top is set (dry to the touch) and the bottom is golden. Flip the potato base. Spread the tomato sauce, top with ground meat, and generously cover with melting cheese. Cover again until the cheese melts completely. Garnish with parsley and serve.