Description
Crispy cheesy beef stuffed potato cakes bring Polish comfort cuisine to your kitchen. Hearty potato shells packed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese create a satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Thoroughly grate potatoes and season with salt, then carefully press out any lingering moisture to ensure crisp potato cakes.
- Prepare a skillet with olive oil and craft delicate potato patties, gently frying until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior. Transfer preliminary patties to a holding plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to brown ground beef, introducing aromatic onions, minced garlic, vibrant paprika, and complementary seasoning. Sauté until onions become translucent and ingredients meld harmoniously.
- Construct layered potato cakes by spreading a generous portion of seasoned beef mixture onto one potato patty, generously sprinkling shredded cheese across the surface.
- Carefully position a second potato patty atop the beef and cheese filling, meticulously sealing the edges to prevent ingredient escape during cooking.
- Return stuffed potato cakes to the skillet, frying methodically to create a perfectly crisp, golden-brown crust on both sides, ensuring complete heating and cheese melting.
- Plate the piping hot potato cakes immediately, presenting a delectable fusion of crispy potato, savory beef, and melted cheese for an irresistible culinary experience.
Notes
- Squeeze out every bit of moisture from grated potatoes to ensure crispy, golden-brown potato cakes that won’t fall apart during cooking.
- Select lean ground beef to prevent excess grease and maintain a perfect balance of flavors in the stuffed potato cakes.
- Use a medium-high heat setting when frying to achieve a crunchy exterior while keeping the inside tender and cheesy.
- Seal potato cake edges firmly to prevent filling from leaking during the frying process, creating a neat and delicious presentation.
- Allow potato cakes to rest for a minute after frying to help them set and maintain their shape when serving.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack to customize the flavor profile of your stuffed potato cakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg