Stuffed Potato Patties with Ground Meat and Cheese
Stuffed Potato Patties with Ground Meat and Cheese
Ingredients
For the Potato Dough
- 2 large potatoes, about 1 pound, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, large
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Ground Meat Filling
- 1 onion, medium, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For Pan-Frying
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are very tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a large metal bowl. Mash the potatoes until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
⏱️ 25 min
- 2
Make the potato dough: To the mashed potatoes, add the all-purpose flour, eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric. Mix well with a spoon, then knead by hand in the bowl until a cohesive, pliable dough forms. The dough should be soft but not overly sticky. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Prepare the ground meat filling: Heat olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and crumbled, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 20 min
- 4
Assemble the patties: Lightly flour your hands or wear food-safe gloves. Take a portion of the potato dough (about 1/4 cup) and flatten it into a disc or oval shape in your palm. Place about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the ground meat filling in the center, followed by a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese. Carefully fold the potato dough over the filling, sealing the edges completely, and shape it into an elongated, oval-like patty. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. You should get about 8-10 patties.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
Pan-fry the patties: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the stuffed potato patties in the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it (cook in batches if necessary). Pan-fry for 4-6 minutes per side, or until both sides are beautifully golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 325
- 6
Serve hot: Transfer the cooked patties to a serving plate. Serve immediately, revealing the steaming, spiced ground meat and melted cheese filling when broken open.
⏱️ 5 min
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Stuffed Potato Patties with Ground Meat and Cheese
Ingredients
For the Potato Dough
- 2 large potatoes, about 1 pound, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, large
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Ground Meat Filling
- 1 onion, medium, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For Pan-Frying
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot. Cover with cold water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are very tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a large metal bowl. Mash the potatoes until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
⏱️ 25 min - 2
Make the potato dough: To the mashed potatoes, add the all-purpose flour, eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric. Mix well with a spoon, then knead by hand in the bowl until a cohesive, pliable dough forms. The dough should be soft but not overly sticky. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Prepare the ground meat filling: Heat olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and crumbled, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 20 min - 4
Assemble the patties: Lightly flour your hands or wear food-safe gloves. Take a portion of the potato dough (about 1/4 cup) and flatten it into a disc or oval shape in your palm. Place about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the ground meat filling in the center, followed by a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese. Carefully fold the potato dough over the filling, sealing the edges completely, and shape it into an elongated, oval-like patty. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. You should get about 8-10 patties.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
Pan-fry the patties: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the stuffed potato patties in the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it (cook in batches if necessary). Pan-fry for 4-6 minutes per side, or until both sides are beautifully golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 325 - 6
Serve hot: Transfer the cooked patties to a serving plate. Serve immediately, revealing the steaming, spiced ground meat and melted cheese filling when broken open.
⏱️ 5 min