Kartopi Pshejur Recipe - Armenian Cuisine - Heghineh Cooking Show

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are lower in sodium and additives.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Peel and slice the 4 large potatoes thinly.

In a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Add 1 large chopped onion and 3 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 diced bell pepper, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Layer half of the sliced potatoes in a baking dish.

Spread the beef mixture over the potatoes evenly.

Top with the remaining potato slices.

Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese on top.

Bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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