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For the Mashed Potato Dough:
2 cups cold mashed potatoes
1 large egg
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Meat Filling:
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 pound ground beef (or ground chicken/turkey)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
For Cooking:
Vegetable oil, for pan-frying
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Filling:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- SautΓ© onion until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground meat, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook until browned.
- Stir in grated carrot and parsley. Let the filling cool.
- Make the Potato Dough:
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes with flour, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Knead into a soft dough. Add more flour if itβs too sticky.
- Shape the Pancakes:
- Dust your hands with flour. Take a scoop of dough and flatten it into a disk.
- Place a spoonful of meat filling in the center, then fold the dough around it to seal.
- Flatten into a thick pancake and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Pan-Fry to Perfection:
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Fry each pancake for 3β4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve hot with sour cream, yogurt, or your favorite dipping sauce.
