Golden Potato Pancakes Stuffed with Savory Beef and Melty Cheese

Golden Potato Pancakes Stuffed with Savory Beef and Melty Cheese

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 20 min Total Time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings Category: Dishes Cuisine: American Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Description Crispy potato pancakes filled with seasoned ground beef and melty mozzarella, perfect as an appetizer or a main dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups grated potatoes (about 3 – 4 medium potatoes, peeled or unpeeled)
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 – 2 tbsp oil for frying (plus more as needed)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes.
  2. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until onion is soft, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme; let cool slightly, then stir in mozzarella.
  4. Grate potatoes and onion, squeezing out excess moisture.
  5. In a bowl, mix grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until combined.
  6. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; form potato mixture into discs, add beef filling, and seal edges.
  7. Fry each pancake for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy; drain on paper towels.
  8. Serve warm with sour cream or salsa.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. Squeeze potatoes thoroughly for crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying.