Mafrum (Potato and Meat Fritters)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 4 medium Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs (gluten-free)
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 0.5 tsp Cumin
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel the 4 medium potatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine the 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium onion (finely chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 0.5 cup fresh parsley (chopped), 2 large eggs, 0.5 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs, 1 tsp turmeric, 0.5 tsp cumin, 0.5 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
3. 3Take one slice of potato, place about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture onto the center of the slice, and then top it with another slice of potato, pressing gently to form a sandwich. Repeat this process until you have used all the potato slices and meat mixture.
4. 4Heat 0.5 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, about 350°F (175°C).
5. 5Carefully place the potato and meat sandwiches into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and the meat is cooked through. Remove the fritters from the skillet and set them aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
6. 6In a large pot, combine the 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 2 medium carrots (chopped), 2 stalks celery (chopped), 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
7. 7Gently arrange the fried potato and meat fritters in a single layer within the simmering tomato sauce. Cover the pot and continue to simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
8. 8Serve the Mafrum hot.

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