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Stuffed Potatoes with Minced Meat

Name: Stuffed Potatoes with Minced Meat
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 6 large oval potatoes (approx. 200–250 g each); 2 tbsp oil or melted butter (for brushing); salt and pepper; 400 g mixed minced meat (pork + beef); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 egg; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp oil for sautéing; scooped potato flesh (partially used in the filling); 6 slices bacon or smoked lard (for wrapping); 50 g grated cheese or melting cheese (for gratin); 200 ml vegetable stock or water; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp olive oil

Stuffed potatoes with minced meat are a classic Romanian home-cooking dish, simple to prepare and extremely satisfying. Large potatoes are hollowed out, filled with a mixture of minced pork and beef, onion, garlic, and spices, optionally wrapped in bacon, and baked until golden and tender. Served with sour cream or tomato sauce, they make a complete meal loved by children and adults alike.

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Servings

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Prep

25 min

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Cook

55 min

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Total

80 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

Potatoes

Filling

Optional

Baking sauce

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein

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Yield

6 stuffed potatoes

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator; reheat in oven at 180°C or in microwave

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Freezer

Can be frozen after baking — thaw slowly in refrigerator and reheat in oven

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (1 stuffed potato, approx. 350 g)

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Calories

380 kcal

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Protein

22 g

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Fat

16 g

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Carbohydrates

38 g

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Fiber

4 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Sour cream or garlic yogurt

🥂Assorted pickles

🥂Cabbage or cucumber salad

🥂Light red wine or beer

💡Variations

Replace the pork with minced chicken for a lighter and leaner version.

Add finely chopped mushrooms to the filling for more volume and umami flavor.

Make a vegetarian version with a filling of cheese, spinach, and garlic instead of meat.