Description
Deliciously crispy potato pancakes topped with a savory ground beef and cheddar cheese mixture, perfect for a hearty main course. This comforting American dish combines the crispiness of golden latkes with the rich flavors of spiced beef and melted cheese, garnished with sour cream and fresh parsley for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Potato Pancakes
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Savory Beef Topping
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Potato Mixture: Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible to ensure crispiness in the pancakes.
- Make Batter: In a large bowl, combine the dried grated potato and onion mixture with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Stir well to form a cohesive batter.
- Fry Pancakes: Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake into the hot oil and flatten slightly with a spatula. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Drain the cooked pancakes on paper towels and keep warm.
- Cook Beef Mixture: In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ground beef, season with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, approximately 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble and Serve: Place a spoonful of the savory beef mixture on each potato pancake. Sprinkle generously with shredded cheddar cheese. Serve warm, topped with sour cream and chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy pancakes, ensure the potato mixture is very dry before frying by squeezing out as much liquid as possible.
- You can prepare the beef mixture ahead of time and reheat just before serving for convenience.
- Sour cream and fresh parsley are optional toppings but add a nice touch of creaminess and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes with topping
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
