Elegant Homemade Sweet Potato Gratin
Elevate Your Holiday Feast! Homemade Sweet Potato Gratin with a Rich Tomato Sauce
This warm and hearty sweet potato gratin is perfect for entertaining guests, Christmas parties, or birthday celebrations. Experience the delightful combination of creamy sweet potatoes, flavorful tomato sauce, and stretchy, melted cheese. You can also try making it with potatoes for a different twist! Since all ingredients are pre-cooked, all you need to do in the oven is melt the cheese to perfection, making it a simple yet impressive dish.
Main Ingredients- 300g ground beef
- 300g ground pork
- 3 fresh sweet potatoes
- 1.5 cups rich tomato sauce (approx. 360ml)
- A pinch of fine salt
- A pinch of fresh black pepper
- 2 cups flavorful shredded mozzarella cheese (approx. 200g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and steam them until very tender. While still hot, mash them using a potato masher or a fork until smooth. Aim for a lump-free consistency for the best texture.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork. Season with fine salt and fresh black pepper, then mix well. Heat a pan over medium heat and add the seasoned ground meat. Stir and break up the meat as it cooks to ensure a tender result.
Step 3
Once the meat is almost cooked through, pour in the rich tomato sauce and mix it with the meat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly until it reaches a rich, concentrated consistency. This step deepens the flavor of the sauce.
Step 4
Prepare an oven-safe gratin dish. Spread the mashed sweet potatoes evenly across the bottom of the dish. Gently press down with the back of a spoon to create a smooth, flat layer.
Step 5
Spoon the prepared tomato and meat sauce over the sweet potato layer. Spread it evenly to cover the sweet potatoes completely.
Step 6
Finally, generously sprinkle the flavorful shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Feel free to mix in other cheeses you have at home for extra flavor. Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C (425°F) for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Your delicious sweet potato gratin is ready to serve!
