Kumpir with Beef

Kumpir with Beef is a delightful Turkish baked potato dish, enriched with savory ground beef and a variety of fresh toppings. This satisfying meal combines comforting textures and flavors, making it an ideal dinner option.

Ingredients

• Large Russet potatoes - 2
• Ground beef - 200 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato paste - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/4 teaspoon
• Green bell pepper - 1 small, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 small, diced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Butter - 30 grams
• Cheese (mozzarella or cheddar) - 100 grams, shredded

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Wash the Russet potatoes thoroughly and pierce them with a fork several times. Wrap each potato in aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until tender.
3. While the potatoes are baking, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned. Stir in the tomato paste, salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and diced bell peppers. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.
5. Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil. Cut each potato lengthwise, making sure not to cut all the way through.
6. Scoop out a small portion of the potato flesh to create space for the filling, and mix this flesh with butter and shredded cheese in a bowl until creamy.
7. Stuff the potato skins with the beef mixture, then top with the creamy potato and cheese mixture. Sprinkle additional cheese on top if desired.
8. Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 80 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 780 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein for muscle building and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.

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