Potato Pancakes with Savoury Beef and Cheese

Potato Pancakes with Savoury Beef and Cheese

Ingredients:

For the Potato Pancakes:

4 medium potatoes, peeled and grated

1 small onion, grated

2 eggs

1/4 cup flour (or more as needed)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Oil, for frying

For the Savoury Beef Filling:

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, finely diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp thyme (optional)

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/2 cup beef broth or water

1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

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Instructions:

1. Make the Filling:

In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.

Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until soft.

Season with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Pour in the broth or water and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.

2. Make the Potato Pancakes:

Grate potatoes and onion, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible using a clean towel.

In a bowl, mix the grated mixture with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until combined.

Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the mixture per pancake, flatten, and fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

3. Assemble:

Spoon some beef mixture on top of each potato pancake and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Optional: Place under broiler for a minute or two to melt the cheese, or serve as is with sour cream or a dollop of spicy mayo.