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     Title: Macao Mincemeat With Fried Potatoes
Categories: Chinese, Portuguese, Groundmeat, Beef, Pork
     Yield: 4 servings

   1/2 c  Olive oil
   1/2 c  Vegetable oil
     1 lg Russet potato, peeled and
          -cut into 1/4" cubes
     1 md Yellow onion, peeled and
          -minced
     2 cl Garlic, peeled and minced
   1/2 lb Ground beef
   1/2 lb Ground pork
     2 tb Chinese thick soy sauce
     1 tb Sugar
          Salt & pepper

 Minchi Con Batatas Fritas

 Heat olive oil and 6 tb of the vegetable oil in a medium pot
 over high heat until hot. Add potatoes and fry until crisp and
 golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes, using a slotted
 spoon, to paper towels to drain.

 Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tb vegetable oil in a wok over high
 heat until shimmering. Add onions and stir-fry until golden, about
 2 minutes. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30
 seconds. Add beef and pork and stir-fry until meat loses pink
 color, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, sugar, and salt and pepper
 to taste and simmer about 4 minutes.

 Stir potatoes into minchi just before serving so that the potatoes
 remain crisp.

 Saveur March 1999

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