Savory Beef and Potato Fritters
Savory Beef and Potato Fritters
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 2 potatoes, large, peeled and coarsely grated
- 1/2 onion, small, finely grated or minced
- 1/2 bell pepper, any color, finely diced
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For Serving
- 1/2 cup sour cream, optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. This step is crucial for crispy fritters.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Once browned, add the finely diced bell pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Transfer the cooked beef and bell pepper mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the squeezed potatoes and onion, large egg, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Form the mixture into 8-10 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. They should hold together well.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the fritters into the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Cook the fritters for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the beef should reach 160°F. Add more oil if needed between batches.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Remove the cooked fritters from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Savory Beef and Potato Fritters
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 2 potatoes, large, peeled and coarsely grated
- 1/2 onion, small, finely grated or minced
- 1/2 bell pepper, any color, finely diced
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For Serving
- 1/2 cup sour cream, optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. This step is crucial for crispy fritters.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Once browned, add the finely diced bell pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Transfer the cooked beef and bell pepper mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the squeezed potatoes and onion, large egg, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Form the mixture into 8-10 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. They should hold together well.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the fritters into the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Cook the fritters for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the beef should reach 160°F. Add more oil if needed between batches.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Remove the cooked fritters from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min