international · lunch
Beef and potato gratin
Layered gratin: thinly sliced potatoes, boiled-then-seared beef, butter, baked until golden.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 105 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- advanced
Steps
- 01
Boil beef
60 minBoil beef 1 hour, drain, slice thin.
- 02
Sear
8 minSear the beef slices in ghee.
- 03
Assemble
7 minLayer potatoes and beef alternately, dot with butter, salt each layer.
- 04
Bake
30 minBake at 200°C 30 minutes until golden on top.
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This article relays the public teachings of Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi for educational and informative purposes. It is not medical advice. Consult your physician before any dietary change. Legal notice.