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An elegant presentation of chopped meat and potatoes. The meat serves as the cake layers and the mashed potatoes as the filling.
1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) ground chicken, turkey, or meat
3 eggs
1/4 cup Yehuda Matzo Meal (optional)
seasonings of your choice
1 onion, diced and sautéed
2 cloves garlic, diced and sautéed
6–8 potatoes, cooked and mashed
1 large onion, diced and sautéed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
oil, for sautéing
3 shallots or small onions, sliced into rings
2 tomatoes, diced
1 large zucchini, diced
colored peppers, diced (optional)
1 can mushrooms (optional)
1–2 tablespoons Gefen Duck Sauce or date syrup mixed with a drop of lemon juice (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Combine all ingredients for the meat layers.
Prepare two 9-inch round pans lined with Gefen Parchment Paper. Divide meat mixture into two even balls and press each half on the bottom of a pan. For napoleons, form 24 equal-sized patties and arrange on a baking sheet, or use the store-bought hamburger patties. Bake for 20 minutes or until done. Set aside.
Mix together the potatoes, onions, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Place one layer of meat on a large plate. Scoop potatoes over and flatten evenly to a uniform layer. Carefully top with second meat layer. If making napoleons, layer one meat patty, followed by a layer of potatoes, followed by a second meat patty and a second layer of potatoes, and top with a third patty. Return to oven and rewarm before adding topping.
Prepare the Topping: Heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan and sauté onions until brown. Remove onions from pan. In the same pan, sauté tomatoes, zucchini, and other veggies, if desired, until tender but crisp.
Smear a thin layer of duck sauce or date syrup (for a nice dark color) on top of meat layer, if desired. Arrange onion rings on top. Heap tomato and zucchini mixture in center for an attractive presentation. Serve hot.
Photography: Daniel Lailah Food Styling: Amit Farber
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I’m super excited to try this elegant dish for our family chanukah party!!! it sounds heaven!!