Scalloped Potato Beef Roll

Scalloped Potato Beef Roll

4-6 potatoes, peeled
2 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided
3 teaspoons salt, divided
1 tsp garlic powder
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 sweet onion, diced
1 lb ground beef
14 ½ oz diced tomato, 1 can, drained
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, divided
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon pepper
6 cups spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

 

Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Using a mandolin cut the potatoes into slices ⅛-inch thick. On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese and spread until it is evenly covering the parchment paper.
Place the potatoes over the parmesan so each potato is overlapping the previous potato both vertically and horizontally and continue until the entire pan is filled with potatoes. Sprinkle to rest of the Parmesan evenly over the potatoes. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and garlic powder. Bake for 30 minutes, until golden and the potatoes are flexible and slightly crispy. In a skillet heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onions, and cook until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add the beef break up and mix with the onion until cooked, drain any fat. Mix in the tomatoes, 3 tablespoons of parsley, paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Stir, cooking until the beef is browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and in a skillet heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the spinach, cook until wilted. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the garlic. Stir to combine. Remove from heat, drain any liquid. Place spinach in paper towels and squeeze out liquid. In a bowl combine the spinach mixture and the ricotta. Evenly spread the spinach mixture over the cooked potato sheet. Evenly spread the beef mixture over the spinach. Sprinkle mozzarella over the beef. Take one end of the potato sheet holding the parchment paper begin rolling upward, making sure the ingredients are not coming out the ends. Once it is completely rolled place the potato roll on the parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley for garnish. Let sit 15 minutes, slice and enjoy.