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German Pizza
German Pizza reads umami 8.6, richness 7.0 and salinity 4.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a German main, about 55 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 9.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 8.6 · Richness 7.0 · Salinity 4.1 · Allium 3.3 · Sweetness 1.9 · Earthy 1.9 · Bitterness 1.7 · Warm Spice 1.5 · Herbaceous 1.0 · Heat 0.9 · Floral 0.9 · Sourness 0.8 · Nutty 0.7
What's in it (10)
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. margarine
- 6 medium potatoes, shredded
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/3 c. milk
- 2 c. shredded cheese or Mozzarella cheese
Time & effort: about 55 min (15 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 123.6 kcal, 10.8 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 9.5 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (7 steps)
- In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, brown beef with onion, green pepper and half of salt and pepper.
- Remove meat mixture from skillet; drain fat.
- Reduce heat to low and melt margarine in skillet, spread potatoes over margarine and sprinkle with remaining salt.
- Top with beef mixture, combine eggs and milk and pour over all.
- Cook, covered, about 30 minutes.
- Top with cheese, cover, and bake until cheese melts.
- Serves 4 to 6.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.