INGREDIENTS:

• 1 kg of desalted dried beef;

• 6 tablespoons of margarine;

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced;

• 1 onion, sliced;

• 5 medium potatoes;

• Margarine;

• 300g of sliced ​​mozzarella cheese.

WHITE SAUCE: 

• 1 cup of milk;
• 2 tablespoons of wheat flour;
• 1 cup of cream cheese;
• 1 teaspoon of salt.

PREPARATION METHOD:

1- Cook the dried beef in a pressure cooker for approximately 30 minutes, shred it with a fork and set aside.

2- In a saucepan, melt the margarine, add the bell pepper and onion and sauté until the onion is translucent, then turn off the heat and set aside.

3- Peel the potatoes and cook them in a pressure cooker for approximately 5 minutes with 2 teaspoons of salt. Set aside.

4 - Grease a baking dish with margarine, slice the potatoes and distribute them across the bottom and sides. Spread margarine over the potatoes.

5 - Place the dried beef on top of the potatoes and set aside.

TOPPING SAUCE: 

1. Heat the milk and salt in a saucepan, gradually add the flour, stirring constantly to avoid lumps;
2. When it begins to thicken, add the cream cheese and let it simmer a little longer, then turn off the heat and pour over the dried beef;
3. Distribute the sliced ​​mozzarella cheese on top;
4. Bake in a preheated medium oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts;
5. Serve immediately.

Preparation time: 1 hour.

Yield: 12 servings