Description
These Mashed Potato Pancakes with Ground Beef Filling are a delicious twist on traditional pancakes. Crispy on the outside, savory and flavorful on the inside, they make for a satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato Pancakes:
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onions (optional)
- 1 tablespoon oil or butter (for frying)
Ground Beef Filling:
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with chopped onion until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Potato Dough: In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, flour, egg, salt, pepper, and chives until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
- Assemble the Pancakes: Flatten each piece into a 4-inch round. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of 4 rounds, then top with the remaining 4 rounds, pinching the edges to seal and flatten slightly.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook pancakes for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
- Serve: Serve warm with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Cold, firm mashed potatoes work best for shaping.
- You can add shredded cheese to the filling or mix it into the potato dough.
- These also reheat well in a skillet or air fryer for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
