Stuffed Potato Patties with Ground Meat and Cheese
Stuffed Potato Patties with Ground Meat and Cheese
Ingredients
For the Potato Dough
- 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, washed, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
For the Ground Meat Filling
- 1 yellow onion, medium, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
For Assembly and Frying
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. 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.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Transfer the drained hot potatoes to a large bowl. Mash them thoroughly until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
To the mashed potatoes, add the large eggs, all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Knead the mixture by hand (wearing gloves is recommended) until a smooth, pliable dough forms. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Prepare the ground meat filling: In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil and unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Add the lean ground beef to the pan with the onions. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder into the ground beef. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
To assemble the patties, take a portion of the potato dough (about 1/4 cup) and flatten it into a disc in the palm of your hand. Place a spoonful of the cooked ground meat filling in the center, followed by a generous pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Carefully fold the potato dough over the filling, sealing the edges to create an oval or crescent-shaped patty. Ensure there are no cracks to prevent the filling from escaping during frying. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Heat the 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. Fry for 4-6 minutes per side, or until beautifully golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min
- 10
Remove the fried patties from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, melted cheese and flavorful filling.
⏱️ 5 min
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Stuffed Potato Patties with Ground Meat and Cheese
Ingredients
For the Potato Dough
- 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, washed, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
For the Ground Meat Filling
- 1 yellow onion, medium, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
For Assembly and Frying
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. 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.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Transfer the drained hot potatoes to a large bowl. Mash them thoroughly until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
To the mashed potatoes, add the large eggs, all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Knead the mixture by hand (wearing gloves is recommended) until a smooth, pliable dough forms. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Prepare the ground meat filling: In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil and unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Add the lean ground beef to the pan with the onions. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder into the ground beef. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
To assemble the patties, take a portion of the potato dough (about 1/4 cup) and flatten it into a disc in the palm of your hand. Place a spoonful of the cooked ground meat filling in the center, followed by a generous pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Carefully fold the potato dough over the filling, sealing the edges to create an oval or crescent-shaped patty. Ensure there are no cracks to prevent the filling from escaping during frying. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Heat the 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. Fry for 4-6 minutes per side, or until beautifully golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min - 10
Remove the fried patties from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, melted cheese and flavorful filling.
⏱️ 5 min