Description
Cheesy Beef Stuffed Potato Cakes are a delightful blend of crispy grated potatoes filled with a savory mix of ground beef and melted cheddar cheese. This dish serves as a hearty meal that combines the comforting textures and flavors of its core ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Mix the grated potatoes with salt, and squeeze out the excess moisture.
- Cook the potatoes: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Form the grated potatoes into patties and fry each side until golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare the beef mixture: In the same pan, cook the ground beef until browned. Add the onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the onions are translucent.
- Assemble the cakes: On one potato patty, place a spoonful of the beef mixture, sprinkle with cheese, and top with another potato patty, sealing the edges.
- Fry the stuffed cakes: Fry the assembled cakes until crispy and golden on both sides.
- Serve: Enjoy hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Draining the potatoes well ensures a crispier exterior.
- Customize the filling with different cheeses or add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg