Description

Looking for a comforting, crispy, and satisfying meal that works as an easy dinner or even a hearty snack? These Homemade Meat Stuffed Potato Cakes are the perfect solution. Made with creamy mashed potatoes wrapped around a savory ground beef filling, then pan-fried to golden perfection, this dish is packed with flavor and texture. Perfect for quick dinner ideas, comfort food cravings, and easy recipe inspiration.

Ingredients

2 pounds potatoes

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion finely chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 large egg

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons oil for frying

2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

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Instructions

1. Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender then drain and mash until smooth and let cool slightly

2. Cook ground beef with onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until browned then season and let cool

3. Mix mashed potatoes with egg and flour until a soft dough forms

4. Flatten a portion of potato mixture and add meat filling in the center

5. Fold and shape into a round cake sealing the filling inside

6. Heat oil in a skillet and fry each cake for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown

7. Remove from pan garnish with parsley and serve warm

Notes

Use starchy potatoes like Russet for best results

Avoid overly wet mashed potatoes to keep cakes intact

Cook on medium heat for even crispiness without burning

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Pan-Frying
Cuisine: European

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cake
Calories: 280
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 55mg