Savory potato cutlets: The perfect blend of potato and meat

Looking for a simple yet filling dinner that will delight the whole family? Potato patties with a meat filling, are a dish that can quickly become the star of your dining table. These traditional patties combine delicate potato dough and aromatic meat, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. Although simple to make, patties can surprise you with their rich filling and exceptional crunchiness.

Preparing them doesn't require complicated cooking techniques. It's a simple, homemade dish that can be made with basic ingredients available in every kitchen. Below you'll find a recipe for the dish that will guide you step by step through the preparation process.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs of potatoes
• 10.5 oz of ground meat
• 1 onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 eggs
• 10.5 oz of all-purpose flour
• Salt, pepper, marjoram to taste
• Oil for frying

Preparation:

1. Potatoes: Boil, peel, and mash the potatoes.
2. Meat filling: Sauté the onion and garlic in oil, add ground meat and spices. Cook until soft.
3. Dough: Add eggs, flour, and spices to the potatoes. Knead into a smooth dough.
4. Forming cutlets: Shape the dough into flat pieces, place a spoonful of filling on each, and seal the edges.
5. Frying: Fry patties in heated oil on both sides until golden brown.

Variations on potato cutlets:

• Filling: Instead of ground meat, you can use ground turkey, chicken, or a vegetable mix.
• Additions: You can add grated cheese, mushrooms, bell peppers, or other favorite vegetables to the filling.
• Spices: Experiment with different spices, such as sweet paprika, hot paprika, cumin, or coriander.
• Sauces: Serve patties with various sauces, such as garlic, tomato, or cream sauce.