Description
Golden, crispy potato pancakes stuffed with a rich, cheesy ground beef filling these savory treats are comfort food at its finest. Easy to prep and full of flavor, they make a satisfying meal or snack that’s freezer-friendly too!
Ingredients
Potato Pancakes
4 large potatoes, grated
1 small onion, grated
2 large eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Oil for frying
Savory Beef Filling
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Prepare the Potato Mixture
Grate the potatoes and onion, then squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel. Transfer to a large bowl and mix with eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.Cook the Beef Filling
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2–3 minutes. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Let the mixture cool slightly.Assemble the Pancakes
Take a scoop of the potato mixture and flatten it into a disc in your hand. Place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center. Top with another scoop of potato mixture and press the edges to seal, forming a stuffed patty. Repeat with remaining ingredients.Fry the Pancakes
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the pancakes in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.
Notes
Make-Ahead Tip: These pancakes freeze well! Let them cool completely, then wrap individually and freeze in a zip-top bag. Reheat in a skillet or oven until warmed through and crispy.
Try mixing in other cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for a different twist.
Serve with sour cream or a simple garlic-yogurt dip for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg