Description
Potato pancakes with savory beef are a delightful comfort food that combines crispy, golden-brown pancakes with a rich, savory filling. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, these potato pancakes are not only delicious but also easy to make. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a tender, flavorful center that will leave your taste buds dancing. Serve them hot with your favorite toppings, and enjoy the warmth and joy they bring to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and grated
- 1 cup lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (approximately 1/4 cup vegetable oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel and grate the Russet potatoes. Squeeze out excess moisture using a kitchen towel.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until crumbly. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent.
- Mix the batter: In a bowl, combine grated potatoes, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Fry the pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake; flatten slightly and fry until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side).
- Add filling: Top half of each pancake with beef mixture and fold over like tacos.
- Serve hot: Enjoy immediately with sour cream or applesauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg