It's funny, but in France about this beautiful and such a popular dish we did not know! In the east of the country, in Alsace, there is a similar recipe that called bekeoffe. But from this invention in our corner of the dish does not become less tasty. In addition, it goes well with any vegetable salads, ready to forgive, and will be enjoyed by the whole family.
Serve it neatly cut into portions and put on a plate so as not to disturb the layers. The most important element of the dish is a crispy golden crust, which the French call "gratin", that she makes from the usual meat, "meat in French" and that it is so fond of kids.
INGREDIENTS
- Pork tenderloin (optionally can be replaced with beef or chicken) - 500 g
- Potatoes - 500 g
- Onions - 2 pcs.
- a medium-sized tomatoes - 3-4 pieces.
- Garlic - 2-3 cloves
- cheese - 250-300 g
- Mayonnaise - 100 g
- Dill and parsley (or other herbs to taste) - beam
- Vegetable oil
- Black pepper
- Provence herbs or greens (optional)
- Salt to taste
PREPARATION Step by step
1. Cut meat across the grain into small pieces (approximately 1 cm thick) and slightly repel mallet.
2. Cooking sauce: it grind the garlic and herbs and mix with mayonnaise.
3. Cut into thin slices potatoes and tomatoes.
4. Was covered baking dish with parchment or grease with butter.
5. Potatoes grease with vegetable oil, lightly season with salt adding to it if desired spices.
6. We spread into a mold one layer of potatoes and fill it sauce.
7. Cut onion half rings and spread half on top of the potatoes.
8. Put the meat on top of tight, grease sauce. Then again spread potato layer lubricates sauce. And the last layer of the remaining onions and tomatoes. Sprinkle with herbs and fall asleep with grated cheese.
9. Ship dish in a preheated 200 degree oven for 30-40 minutes. Willingness to check the wooden skewer pierced meat, as well as the appearance of a golden crust. Bon Appetit!
TIPS FROM THE CHEF
1. To the meat was juicy before spread it on the pan, without its slightly sauté salt on a hot griddle.
2. The unique taste of the meat will get if you pre-soak it in a red dry wine.
3. Instead of cheese and mayonnaise can use cheese and sour cream. In this case, the crust at meals will be more subtle, and taste very different.
4. Instead of onions in a dish, you can add grated apple or canned mushrooms.
5. To the dish was less high-calorie, you can cook it without potatoes.
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