Description
Delicious savory stuffed pancakes made with mashed potatoes and filled with a savory ground beef mixture, perfect as a main dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Peel and boil the potatoes until tender.
- Drain and mash them in a large bowl.
- Mix in flour, eggs, salt, and black pepper until you get a smooth dough.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a frying pan, heat some oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until golden.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Season with soy sauce, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Mix in the shredded cheese.
- Assemble the Pancakes:
- Divide the potato dough into small equal portions.
- Flatten each portion into a small pancake.
- Place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center.
- Fold and seal the edges, shaping them back into a pancake.
- Cook the Pancakes:
- Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Fry each pancake for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot as a main dish or snack.
Notes
- Ensure the mashed potatoes are completely cooled before adding the eggs to prevent them from cooking prematurely.
- Adjust the seasoning in the beef mixture to taste, adding more spices if desired.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- For extra flavor, add chopped herbs like dill or thyme to the potato dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg