Mashed Potato Pancakes with Meat Filling

Here’s a recipe for Mashed Potato Pancakes with Meaing — crispy potato pancakes stuffed with savory meat inside. Perfect comfort food!

Mashed Potato Pancakes with Meat Filling

Ingredients

For the mashed potato pancakes:

• 3 cups mashed potatoes (preferably cold or leftover)

• 1 large egg

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)

• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Oil for frying

For the meat filling:

• 1/2 lb (about 250g) ground beef, pork, or a mix

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1/2 tsp paprika or cumin (optional)

• 1 tbsp oil for cooking meat

Instructions

1. Prepare the meat filling:

   • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat.

   • Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant.

   • Add ground meat, breaking it up with a spoon.

   • Season with salt, pepper, and paprika or cumin if using.

   • Cook until meat is browned and fully cooked.

   • Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

2. Prepare the potato pancake batter:

   • In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, chopped onion (if using), salt, and pepper.

   • The mixture should be soft but hold together when formed. Add more flour if too wet.

3. Assemble the pancakes:

   • Lightly flour your hands.

   • Take about 2-3 tbsp of the potato mixture and flatten it into a small disc in your palm.

   • Place 1-2 tsp of the meat filling in the center.

   • Cover the filling with another 2-3 tbsp of potato mixture and gently seal the edges, shaping into a thick pancake.

   • Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

4. Cook the pancakes:

   • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

   • Fry the pancakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

   • Remove and drain on paper towels.

5. Serve:

   • Serve warm with sour cream, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce.————————–++