Description
These Potato Pancakes with Savory Beef and Cheese are a hearty and satisfying dish that combines crispy potato pancakes with a flavorful beef and cheese topping. Perfect for a delicious dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Pancakes:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil for frying
For the beef filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Pancakes: Grate the potatoes and onion, then squeeze out excess liquid. Mix with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Potato Pancakes: Fry in oil until golden brown and crispy, then keep warm.
- Make the Beef Filling: Cook ground beef with seasonings until browned. Stir in cheese until melted.
- Assemble: Top each pancake with beef and cheese mixture. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can prepare the potato mixture ahead and chill for up to 2 hours before frying.
- Enhance the dish with sour cream or horseradish sauce.
- For added spice, sprinkle red pepper flakes on the beef.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Eastern European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes with topping
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
