Here’s a delicious recipe for Crispy Potato Patties with Savory Meat Filling—a perfect comfort food that’s crispy on the outside, soft inside, and packed with flavorful meat. Great for snacks, appetizers, or even a main dish!
Ingredients:
For the Potato Dough:
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4 large potatoes (boiled & mashed)
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1 egg (optional, for binding)
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2 tbsp cornstarch or flour
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika (optional)
For the Meat Filling:
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250g ground beef or chicken
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1 small onion (finely chopped)
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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1 tbsp oil (for frying meat)
For Coating & Frying:
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1 egg (beaten, for coating)
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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Oil for shallow frying
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Potato Dough:
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Boil potatoes until tender, peel, and mash smoothly.
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Mix in cornstarch, salt, pepper, and egg (if using) to form a soft dough.
2️⃣ Make the Meat Filling:
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Heat oil in a pan, sauté onion & garlic until soft.
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Add ground meat, breaking it apart, and cook until browned.
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Stir in soy sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–4 mins, then let cool.
3️⃣ Shape the Patties:
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Take a portion of potato dough, flatten it in your palm.
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Place 1 tbsp meat filling in the center, then seal the edges to form a patty.
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Repeat for all patties.
4️⃣ Coat & Fry:
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Dip each patty in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Fry patties until golden brown & crispy (3–4 mins per side).
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Drain on paper towels.
Serving Suggestions:
🔥 Serve hot with ketchup, yogurt dip, or chili sauce.
🌿 Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Tips:
✔ For extra crispiness, double-coat with egg & breadcrumbs.
✔ Bake instead of fry (200°C/400°F for 20-25 mins) for a healthier version.
✔ Freeze uncooked patties for later use (fry straight from frozen).
Enjoy your crispy, meat-stuffed potato patties! Let me know if you’d like any modifications. 😊🍽️