Potato Rolls with Minced Meat Filling

Here’s a recipe for Potato Rolls with Minced Meat Filling—a comforting, savory dish that’s great as a main course or appetizer.

🥔 Potato Rolls with Minced Meat Filling

✅ Ingredients:

For the potato dough:

• 4 large potatoes (about 800g), peeled and boiled

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (more as needed)

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the meat filling:

• 250g (about 1/2 lb) minced meat (beef, chicken, or lamb)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)

• Fresh herbs (parsley or dill), finely chopped

For coating & frying (optional):

• 1 egg (beaten)

• Bread crumbs

• Oil for shallow frying

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Potato Dough:

   • Mash the boiled potatoes until smooth and let cool slightly.

   • Mix in the egg, flour, salt, and pepper. The dough should be soft but hold its shape. Add more flour if needed.

2. Cook the Meat Filling:

   • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

   • Sauté the onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

   • Add the minced meat, cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

   • Stir in herbs, then remove from heat and let cool.

3. Form the Rolls:

   • Take a small handful of potato dough and flatten into a patty.

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

   • Gently fold the edges over the filling and shape into a roll or oval.

   • Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

4. (Optional) Coat and Fry:

   • Dip each roll in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.

   • Fry in hot oil until golden brown on all sides.

   • Drain on paper towels.