Description
Savory cheesy beef stuffed potato cakes deliver comfort on a plate, blending crispy exterior with rich, meaty interior. Polish-inspired comfort food promises a delightful experience you won’t forget, offering warm, satisfying bites that connect culinary tradition with modern kitchen creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate potatoes and remove excess moisture by squeezing through a clean kitchen towel, seasoning lightly with salt to enhance flavor.
- Create crispy potato patties by frying in olive oil over medium heat until achieving a golden-brown exterior, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- In the same pan, brown ground beef thoroughly, incorporating finely diced onions, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper until onions become translucent and beef is completely cooked.
- Construct layered potato cakes by placing a generous spoonful of seasoned beef mixture onto one potato patty, then sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly across the surface.
- Carefully position a second potato patty on top, gently pressing edges to create a sealed pocket containing the savory beef and cheese filling.
- Return stuffed potato cakes to the pan with additional olive oil, frying at medium-high heat until both sides develop a crisp, deep golden-brown crust, roughly 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, allowing them to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving piping hot.
Notes
- Drain potatoes thoroughly to prevent soggy potato cakes and ensure a crispy exterior when frying.
- Grate potatoes using the fine side of a box grater for the best texture and even cooking.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a lighter filling for the potato cakes.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like mozzarella or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Allow potato cakes to rest on a paper towel after frying to absorb extra oil and maintain crispiness.
- Prepare potato mixture just before cooking to prevent browning and maintain fresh potato color.
- Make ahead and reheat in an oven at 375°F for 10 minutes to keep the crispy texture intact.
- Consider using sweet potatoes for a nutritious twist that adds natural sweetness to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg