Impress your family and friends with our unique Sunflower Potato and Meat Patties! This delightful dish combines tender beef fillets with creamy mashed potatoes, arranged to look like sunflowers. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. Follow our step-by-step guide for a beautiful and delicious meal.
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients for 4 Servings
- Potatoes – 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
- Thyme sprigs – 2
- Egg yolks – 3
- Dry white wine – 1 cup (240 ml)
- Butter – 1 tbsp (15 g)
- Onion – 1
- Garlic – 2 cloves
- Slices of white bread – 4
- Parsley sprigs – 2
- Salt – to taste
- Olive oil
- Milk – 500 ml (2 cups)
- Beef fillet – 650 g (1.4 lbs)
Directions
Marinate the Beef:
Cut the beef into 4 pieces, season with salt and pepper. Place the beef in a bowl with the wine, half the minced garlic, and thyme. Cover and marinate for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
Prepare the Potatoes:
Peel and slice the potatoes. Peel and slice the onion into half rings. In a pot, combine the milk with 700 ml (3 cups) of water, add the potatoes, onion, remaining garlic, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Drain the liquid from the pot.
Mash the potatoes into a smooth puree, then mix in the egg yolks.
Cook the Beef:
Heat butter in a skillet. Remove the beef from the marinade, pat dry, and sear for 2 minutes on each side.
Assemble the Sunflowers:
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a piping bag.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut circles from the bread slices, 2 cm (3/4 inch) larger than the beef pieces.
Place the bread circles on the baking sheet, then top each with a piece of beef.
Pipe the mashed potatoes around the beef in vertical stripes, resembling sunflower petals. Brush everything with olive oil.
Bake:
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Bake the patties for 10 minutes.
Enjoy these Sunflower Potato and Meat Patties as a delightful and visually appealing main course. Their unique presentation and delicious flavors are sure to make them a hit at any dinner table!
