Description
Golden, crispy potato pancakes topped with a savory blend of seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese, garnished with sour cream and fresh chives. This comforting American main course is perfect for a hearty skillet dinner.
Ingredients
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Potato Pancakes
- 2 cups peeled and shredded russet potatoes
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
Beef and Cheese Topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream for serving
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Mixture: Grate the potatoes and onion, then place them in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible to ensure crispy pancakes. In a large bowl, combine the shredded potato and onion with eggs, flour, salt, and pepper, mixing until well incorporated.
- Cook Potato Pancakes: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Using about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture per pancake, scoop into the skillet and flatten slightly with a spatula to form round pancakes. Fry each pancake for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crisp. Remove the pancakes and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Melt the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese into the beef mixture until it melts and is well combined, creating a creamy, savory topping.
- Assemble and Serve: Place two crispy potato pancakes on each serving plate. Spoon a generous amount of the savory beef and melted cheese mixture on top. Finish by adding a dollop of sour cream and sprinkling chopped chives over the pancakes for a fresh, flavorful garnish.
Notes
- You can substitute leftover mashed potatoes in place of shredded potatoes for a softer pancake texture.
- Try swapping cheddar cheese with mozzarella or pepper jack to vary the flavor profile.
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the potatoes to achieve maximum crispiness.
- For an extra touch, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture for heat.
