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🥔 Cheesy Beef Stuffed Potato Cakes Recipe 🧀🥩

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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:

  1. Boil the potatoes:
  • Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
  1. 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:

  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. Add cheese:
  • Stir in the shredded cheese to the beef mixture.

3. Shape the Potato Cakes:

  1. Divide the dough:
  • Divide the mashed potato mixture into 8 equal portions.
  1. 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:

  1. Coat the cakes:
  • Coat each stuffed potato cake with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure they stick.
  1. Heat the oil:
  • In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat for frying.
  1. 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:

  1. 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! 🧀🥩🥔