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Ground beef patty and mashed potatoes

An everyday dish for 2, ready in 30 minutes, around $1.79 a serving. People actually plan it with Popotam, and it's in season in October.

30mintotal
≈ $1.79a serving
In season in OctoberFreezes well

Step-by-step recipe

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  1. Peel the potatoes

    Peel the 350 g of potatoes with the knife on the cutting board. Cut them into even pieces so they cook evenly.

  2. Boil the water

    Fill the saucepan halfway with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add a pinch of salt.

  3. Cook the potatoes

    Drop the potato pieces into the boiling water. Cook for 15 to 20 min over medium heat, until tender.

    Tip · To check if the potatoes are done, poke them with a fork. They should mash easily.
  4. Drain the potatoes

    Drain the potatoes in a colander over the sink. Put them back in the hot saucepan.

  5. Mash the potatoes

    Mash the potatoes with the fork. Add the milk and butter a little at a time, stirring, until smooth.

  6. Season the mash

    Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust if needed.

  7. Heat the skillet

    Set the nonstick skillet over medium heat. Let it heat for 2 min with no fat.

    Tip · Don't press the patties with the spatula while they cook, or they'll lose their juices and dry out.
  8. Cook the patties

    Place the 2 beef patties in the hot skillet. Cook them 3 to 4 min per side, so they're still pink in the middle.

  9. Serve

    Divide the mashed potatoes among the plates and set a patty on top. Serve right away.

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How much does it cost?

About $1.79 a serving, adding up the average prices of the ingredients you need to buy.

≈ $3.59for 2 people
≈ $1.79a serving

Pantry salt, oil and spices aren't counted. Your store and your brands will move the total, but the ballpark is right.

How long does it keep?

2 days in the fridge, in a closed container, once cooled within two hours. After that, into the freezer it goes.

2 daysin the fridge
Yesin the freezer, thaw it in the fridge the day before

Times Popotam uses for meal prep, based on ANSES guidance, rounded down. The details: how long cooked dishes keep.

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