Potato Nests with Ground Meat

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Peel the potatoes and onion. Prepare a pot, baking sheet, and baking paper.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Cut the potatoes into large chunks, transfer them to a pot, and cover with cold water. Place the pot over medium heat and cook for about 25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Carefully drain the water. Mash the potatoes with a masher, add butter, dried dill, starch, and an egg. Salt to taste and mix until smooth. Let the puree cool to room temperature.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Dice the onion finely. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add the onion and sauté until soft. Add the ground meat, break it up with a spatula. Cook for another 10 minutes or so, until the excess liquid evaporates.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Line the baking sheet with baking paper. Place small mounds of the puree. Make a neat indentation in each with a spoon.

   TipUse a piping bag — it will be easier to form neat nests.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Fill each nest with 1–2 tbsp of the ground meat. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with mayonnaise, add salt and pepper to taste. Top each nest with 0.5 tbsp of the mixture.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Place the baking sheet in an oven preheated to 180 °C and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.

8. 8

   Step 8

   

   Carefully transfer the nests to a plate and serve hot, accompanied by a vegetable salad.