Potato Pancakes with Beef (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Potato Pancakes
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4 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
→ Savory Beef Topping
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small onion, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Fresh parsley or chives (optional)
# Instructions:
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Place grated potatoes in a clean towel and squeeze out excess moisture to ensure crispiness. In a large bowl, combine grated potatoes, finely chopped onion, egg, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop 2 tablespoons of potato mixture into the skillet and flatten into a pancake shape. Fry each side for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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In the same skillet, cook ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat, breaking the meat apart, until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat and season with oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to incorporate.
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Place cooked potato pancakes on plates. Top each with a spoonful of the beef mixture. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and melt by covering the skillet for one minute or microwaving briefly.
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Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Squeezing excess moisture from grated potatoes is crucial to achieve crispy potato pancakes.