These Cheesy Beef Stuffed Potato Cakes are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and filled with a delicious beef and cheese mixture. Perfect as a hearty snack or a main dish, they’re sure to be a hit with the whole family!
📋 Ingredients:
For the Potato Cakes:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and boiled 🥔
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 egg 🥚
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 🌶️
For the Filling:
- 1/2 lb ground beef 🥩
- 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin 🌿
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika 🌿
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 🌶️
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese 🧀
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 🛢️
For Frying:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 🌾
- Vegetable oil for frying 🛢️
📝 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Potato Dough:
- Boil the potatoes:
- Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- Add flour and egg:
- Once the potatoes have cooled slightly, add the flour, egg, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix until well combined and set aside.
2. Make the Filling:
- Cook the beef:
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Sauté onion and garlic:
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the beef and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the onion is softened.
- Add spices:
- Stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat. Allow the filling to cool slightly.
- Add cheese:
- Stir in the shredded cheese to the beef mixture.
3. Shape the Potato Cakes:
- Divide the dough:
- Divide the mashed potato mixture into 8 equal portions.
- Fill the cakes:
- Take one portion of the potato mixture, flatten it in your hand, and place about 1-2 tablespoons of the beef and cheese filling in the center. Fold the potato mixture around the filling, forming a ball, and flatten slightly to make a cake. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture and filling.
4. Coat and Fry the Potato Cakes:
- Coat the cakes:
- Coat each stuffed potato cake with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure they stick.
- Heat the oil:
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat for frying.
- Fry the cakes:
- Fry the potato cakes in batches, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
5. Serve:
- Serve warm:
- Serve the Cheesy Beef Stuffed Potato Cakes warm, with your favorite dipping sauce or a side salad.
⏱️ Preparation Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 30 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 50 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 8 potato cakes
🔥 Calories: Approximately 250-300 kcal per potato cake
These Cheesy Beef Stuffed Potato Cakes are crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, making them the perfect comfort food. Whether you serve them as a snack, appetizer, or main course, they’ll quickly become a family favorite! 🧀🥩🥔