Savory Beef and Potato Noodle Fritters
Savory Beef and Potato Noodle Fritters
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package directions and chopped
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Frying
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the diced russet potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain well and return to the hot pan to steam dry for a minute. Mash thoroughly with a potato masher.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
While potatoes are cooking, prepare the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water to stop cooking, and then chop them into smaller pieces (about 1/2-inch long). Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
In a large skillet, brown the lean ground beef over medium heat. Add the finely minced yellow onion and minced garlic cloves, cooking until the onion is softened and the beef is fully cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, chopped egg noodles, cooked ground beef mixture, large egg, all-purpose flour, whole milk, dried parsley, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Form the mixture into 8-10 uniform fritters, about 1/2-inch thick. If the mixture is too sticky, you can lightly flour your hands.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F). Carefully place 3-4 fritters into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Remove cooked fritters from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining fritters. Serve hot.
⏱️ 5 min
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Savory Beef and Potato Noodle Fritters
Ingredients
For the Fritters
- 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package directions and chopped
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Frying
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the diced russet potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain well and return to the hot pan to steam dry for a minute. Mash thoroughly with a potato masher.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
While potatoes are cooking, prepare the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water to stop cooking, and then chop them into smaller pieces (about 1/2-inch long). Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
In a large skillet, brown the lean ground beef over medium heat. Add the finely minced yellow onion and minced garlic cloves, cooking until the onion is softened and the beef is fully cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, chopped egg noodles, cooked ground beef mixture, large egg, all-purpose flour, whole milk, dried parsley, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Form the mixture into 8-10 uniform fritters, about 1/2-inch thick. If the mixture is too sticky, you can lightly flour your hands.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F). Carefully place 3-4 fritters into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Remove cooked fritters from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining fritters. Serve hot.
⏱️ 5 min