Ingredients:
- For Potato Pancake:
- 8 medium potatoes (2-1/4″ to 3″ diameter), peeled and shredded
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For Beef Filling:
- ½ pound ground beef
- ½ onion, finely grated
- 1 pinch garlic salt
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- Additional:
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions:
- Prepare Potato Mixture:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the shredded potatoes, flour, baking powder, eggs, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare Beef Filling:
- In another bowl, add the ground beef, grated onion, garlic salt, egg, and bread crumbs. Mix well to ensure the filling is homogenous.
- Heat the Skillet:
- Place a skillet over medium-low heat and add the vegetable oil, allowing it to warm up evenly.
- Form the Pancakes:
- Once the oil is hot, take a generous spoonful of the potato mixture and place it in the skillet. Flatten it slightly to form the base of the pancake.
- Add the Filling:
- Spoon about 2 teaspoons of the beef filling onto the center of the potato base. Spread the filling gently, leaving a small margin around the edges to prevent leaking when another layer of potato mixture is added.
- Cover with More Potato Mixture:
- Add another spoonful of the potato mixture on top of the beef filling, spreading it out to cover the filling completely.
- Cook the Pancakes:
- Fry the pancake for about 5 minutes or until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the other side is also golden brown.
- Serving:
- Transfer the cooked stuffed potato pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Repeat the process with the remaining potato and beef mixtures.
- Presentation:
- Serve the stuffed potato pancakes warm, possibly with a side of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy your delicious homemade stuffed potato pancakes as a hearty meal or a satisfying snack.
This expanded recipe provides clearer instructions and more detailed steps to help ensure your stuffed potato pancakes turn out perfectly every time!