Crispy Mashed Potato Pancakes

with Savory Meat Filling**

🥔 Ingredients:

For the Potato Dough

3 cups mashed potatoes (cooled)

1 large egg

½ cup all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)

For the Savory Meat Filling:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, finely diced

1 lb (450g) ground beef

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

2 tbsp tomato paste or ¼ cup beef broth (optional, for juiciness)

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

For Cooking:

2–3 tbsp oil or butter (for frying)

✅ Instructions:

1. Prepare the Potato Dough

1. In a large bowl, combine:

mashed potatoes

egg

flour

salt and pepper

2. Mix until a soft dough forms.

3. Dust your hands with flour — dough will be slightly sticky (this is good!).

2. Make the Meat Filling

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add the diced onion and cook until soft.

3. Add ground beef and cook until browned.

4. Season with:

salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder

5. Stir in tomato paste or beef broth for a juicy texture.

6. Add parsley.

7. Let the filling cool completely before stuffing.

3. Assemble the Pancakes

1. Take a small ball of potato dough (about the size of a golf ball).

2. Flatten it gently into a round patty.

3. Add 1–2 tablespoons of the meat filling in the center.

4. Fold edges over the filling and seal tightly.

5. Flatten gently into a thick pancake.

6. Dust lightly with flour to prevent sticking.

4. Pan-Fry

1. Heat butter or oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

2. Cook the stuffed pancakes 3–4 minutes per side until: ✅ golden
✅ crispy
✅ slightly puffy

✅ Serve With

Sour cream

Yogurt sauce

Fresh parsley

Pickles

Garlic dip