Potato pancakes with meat filling are a great way to diversify the traditional Ukrainian dish and make it more satisfying and nutritious. This option will be especially appreciated by those who love meat dishes and value home cooking.
Potato pancakes with meat filling can be a great option for a hearty breakfast, especially if there is a hard working day ahead. They are also perfect for lunch or dinner, especially when paired with sour cream, mushroom sauce or other additions to your taste.
We also recommend making delicious potato pancakes with cheese or classic Ukrainian potato pancakes.
Secrets of cooking delicious potato pancakes with meat filling
- Potatoes: For the preparation of potato pancakes, it is best to use potato varieties with a high starch content. Potatoes need to be peeled and grated on a coarse grater. If desired, you can add a little bit of sweet potato (about 150 g), which will add a subtle sweetness and an interesting aroma to the dish.
- Minced meat: For the filling, it is better to use homemade minced meat from pork and beef in a 1:1 ratio. You can also use pork minced meat with turkey or prepare minced meat only from pork. It is not recommended to use only chicken or turkey minced meat, as it can turn out dry.
- Onions and greens: Onions need to be grated and added to the potato mass. Greens (dill, parsley) will add freshness and aroma to the dish.
- Eggs and flour: Eggs are needed to bind the ingredients, and flour – to thicken the mass.
- Spices: Salt and pepper are added to taste. You can use other spices you like, such as garlic, paprika or dried herbs.
- Frying: Fry the potato pancakes in a well-heated pan with enough oil. The heat should be medium so that the potato pancakes do not burn on the outside and bake inside.
Recipe for potato pancakes with meat filling
Ingredients:
- 350 g of potatoes
- 100 g of minced meat
- 2 eggs
- 1 onion
- 1 bunch of greens (dill, parsley)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/3 teaspoon of pepper
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- Oil for frying
Preparation:
- Peel and wash the potatoes. Dry them with a paper towel and grate on a fine grater.
- Slightly squeeze the potato juice and transfer the potato mass to a deep bowl.
- Grate the onion and add to the potatoes.
- Add minced meat, finely chopped greens, eggs, salt, pepper and flour. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Heat a frying pan and add a little vegetable oil.
- On a heated frying pan, fry the potato pancakes, forming them with a spoon, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
- Place the finished potato pancakes with minced meat on paper towels to remove excess fat.
Serving:
Serve the potato pancakes hot with sour cream, mushroom sauce or other additions to your taste. If desired, you can bake the finished potato pancakes in a tomato sauce in the oven.
Tips:
- For a richer taste, you can add chopped garlic or other spices to the minced meat to your taste.
- If you want to make the potato pancakes more dietary, you can bake them in the oven instead of frying them in a pan.
Enjoy your meal!
