Crispy Mashed Potato Pancakes Meat (Print Format)

Crispy potato pancakes with savory meat filling create a comforting, golden-brown dish packed with flavor.

# Ingredients:

→ Potato Dough

01 - 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
04 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Savory Meat Filling

05 - 1/2 pound ground beef (or turkey, pork, chicken)
06 - 1 tablespoon cooking oil
07 - 1 small finely chopped onion
08 - 1 minced garlic clove
09 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
10 - Salt and pepper to taste
11 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

→ For Cooking

12 - Vegetable oil (enough for a 1/4-inch deep layer for frying)

# Steps:

01 - Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add ground meat, breaking it apart. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-8 minutes until browned. Stir in parsley (optional) and let cool completely.
02 - In a bowl, combine cold mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until a soft dough forms. Dust hands and work surface with extra flour if too sticky.
03 - Flatten 2 tablespoons of potato dough in your palm, creating a small well. Add 1 spoonful of cooled meat filling to the center. Fold edges over to seal and shape into a flat patty about 3 inches in diameter.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry pancakes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

# Tips:

01 - Use cold mashed potatoes for easier shaping and better texture.
02 - Cool the meat filling completely to prevent the dough from softening.