Mashed Potato Pancakes with Meat Filling

Here’s a delicious and hearty recipe for Mashed Potato Pancakes with Meat Filling—crispy on the outside, soft and savory on the inside with a flavorful meat center.

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Mashed Potato Pancakes with Meat Filling

Ingredients

For the Potato Dough:

• 3 cups mashed potatoes (preferably cold, leftover works great)

• 1 large egg

• 1/3 cup flour (more as needed)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions

For the Meat Filling:

• 1/2 lb (225g) ground beef or ground chicken/turkey

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• 1/4 tsp cumin (optional)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp oil or butter (for sautéing)

For Frying:

• 2–3 tbsp oil

• Optional: Sour cream or yogurt, for serving

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Meat Filling:

   • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Sauté onions and garlic until soft.

   • Add ground meat, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

   • Cook until meat is browned and cooked through.

   • Set aside to cool.

2. Make the Potato Dough:

   • In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt, pepper, and chives (if using).

   • Mix until a soft, pliable dough forms. Add more flour if it’s too sticky.

3. Assemble the Pancakes:

   • Take a small ball of potato dough (about 1/4 cup).

   • Flatten it into a disc in your hand.

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

   • Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges, forming a round patty.

   • Flatten gently into a pancake shape.

4. Fry the Pancakes:

   • Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

   • Fry pancakes for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.

   • Drain on paper towels.

5. Serve:

   • Serve warm with sour cream, plain yogurt, or a side salad.