Mashed Potato Pancakes with Meat Filling
Crispy mashed potato pancakes stuffed with savory meat fillingPerfect for using leftover mashed potatoesEasy filling and family friendly recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 1 large egg
- 1 lb ground beef halal-friendly replacement
- 1 small/medium onion finely diced
- 1 large carrot grated
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and carrots for about 5 minutes until soft and golden.
- Return the meat to the pan, add garlic and parsley, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes with egg and flour until combined.
- Take a scoop of potato mixture, flatten into a disk, and place filling in the center. Seal edges and shape into a pancake.
- Coat each pancake in breadcrumbs and gently flatten.
- Heat oil in a pan and cook pancakes for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Mashed Potato Pancakes with Meat Filling.
Notes
- Serve with yogurt, sour cream alternative, or garlic sauce
- Add spices like paprika or cumin for extra flavor
- Great as a snack or side dish