Description
Golden Potato Pancakes Stuffed with Savory Beef and Melty Cheese bring together crispy grated potatoes with a flavorful seasoned ground beef and mozzarella filling. This hearty dish is perfect for a comforting meal that combines textures and tastes in every bite.
Ingredients
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Potato Pancakes
- 4 cups grated potatoes
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1–2 tbsp oil for frying
Beef Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef thoroughly. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant. Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before stirring in the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Prepare the potato mixture: Grate the potatoes and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, grated onion, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to form a cohesive batter.
- Assemble the stuffed pancakes: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Spoon a portion of the potato batter into the pan and flatten it into a thin layer. Place a spoonful of the beef and cheese filling in the center of this potato layer. Then add another thin layer of the potato mixture on top, carefully sealing the edges to encase the filling.
- Cook the pancakes: Fry each stuffed pancake for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden brown, crispy exterior. Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning and to ensure even cooking inside.
- Serve warm: Remove the cooked stuffed potato pancakes from the skillet and serve them warm, accompanied by sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the potatoes to ensure crispy pancakes.
- You can substitute mozzarella with cheddar or your preferred melting cheese.
- Keep the heat medium to prevent the pancakes from burning before they cook through.
- These pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven while frying batches.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet for best texture.
