Description
Hearty “Cheesy Beef Stuffed Potato Cakes” deliver comfort with Polish-inspired flavors packed into crispy golden parcels. Savory ground beef and melted cheese nestle inside creamy mashed potatoes, promising a delectable meal you can’t resist sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate potatoes and season with salt, then thoroughly drain excess liquid to ensure crispy texture.
- Create golden potato pancakes in a sizzling olive oil skillet, cooking until edges turn crisp and amber-brown.
- In the same pan, brown ground beef, introducing diced onions, minced garlic, and aromatic spices like paprika, salt, and pepper until onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Assemble the potato cakes by layering a generous portion of seasoned beef mixture onto one potato pancake, generously sprinkle with melting cheese.
- Carefully place a second potato pancake atop the beef and cheese, pressing edges to seal the delectable filling completely.
- Return the stuffed potato cakes to the skillet, frying at medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until exterior becomes deeply golden and crispy with a crunchy exterior.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow cheese to set and flavors to meld together.
- Plate immediately while hot, serving as a hearty and indulgent main course or appetizer.
Notes
- Squeeze potatoes thoroughly to ensure crispy, non-soggy potato cakes that hold their shape perfectly during frying.
- Use a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth when removing moisture from grated potatoes for maximum dryness and texture.
- Consider lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier protein option without compromising rich, satisfying flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack to customize taste profile and add exciting complexity to the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg