Mashed Potato Meat Pancakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Mashed Potato Dough
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2 cups cold mashed potatoes
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Meat Filling
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1 tablespoon oil
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1/2 pound ground beef
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
→ For Cooking
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Vegetable oil, for pan-frying
# Instructions:
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the ground meat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned and no longer pink. Stir in chopped parsley (if using) and let cool.
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In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with egg, flour, salt, and pepper until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour.
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Dust hands and surface with flour. Take a portion of dough (about 2 tablespoons), flatten it into a circle, and place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center. Fold the edges over and shape into a flat patty. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
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Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry the pancakes in batches for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
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Serve hot with sour cream, yogurt, or your favorite dipping sauce. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack.