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Golden stuffed potato pancakes with ground beef and melted cheese, garnished with fresh chives.
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Crispy Stuffed Potato Pancakes with Ground Beef and Cheese

Crispy stuffed potato pancakes with ground beef and melted cheese; a golden, savory comfort food that turns simple mashed potatoes into irresistible family favorites.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 pancakes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: polish
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Mashed potatoes About 6 medium potatoes, cooled
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour For binding
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder Adds flavor
  • 2 tablespoon Chives Finely chopped
  • 1 lb Ground beef 80/20 blend preferred
  • 1 small Onion Finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika For warmth
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin Optional, adds depth
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • 1 ½ cups Cheddar cheese Shredded
  • ¼ cup Parsley Chopped
  • Vegetable oil For frying
  • Extra flour For dusting hands

Equipment

  • Large pot For boiling potatoes
  • Potato masher or ricer For smooth mashed potatoes
  • Large skillet For cooking beef filling
  • Frying pan For crisping potato pancakes
  • Mixing bowl To combine potato dough
  • Slotted spatula For flipping without breaking
  • Paper towel-lined plate For draining excess oil

Method
 

  1. Cook until fork tender and mash smooth.
  2. Combine mashed potatoes, eggs, flour, and seasonings.
  3. Brown beef with onion, garlic, paprika, and cumin.
  4. Stir cheddar and parsley into beef mixture.
  5. Flatten potato dough, add filling, and seal edges.
  6. Pan fry in hot oil until golden and crisp.
  7. Let rest on paper towels and serve warm with sour cream.
    Golden stuffed potato pancakes with ground beef and melted cheese, garnished with fresh chives.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used