Cheesy Beef Stuffed Potato Cakes 🥔🧀🍖
Crispy, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible! Perfect for a hearty family dinner or a fun snack. 😍
Ingredients
- 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
- Prep the Potatoes: Grate potatoes and squeeze out excess moisture with a kitchen towel. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Beef Filling: Heat olive oil in skillet. Sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add ground beef, cook until browned, then stir in paprika, salt, and pepper. Let cool slightly.
- Assemble the Cakes: Flatten a handful of grated potato into a patty. Add beef mixture and cheddar in the center. Cover with more potato and seal edges into a round cake.
- Fry to Perfection: Heat olive oil in skillet. Fry cakes 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve warm with sour cream, ranch, or spicy ketchup.
Pro Tip 💡
Add chopped parsley or green onions to the potato mixture for extra flavor!