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Depression Era Stuffed Potato Pancakes

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A traditional Depression-era recipe featuring simple, economical potato pancakes stuffed with a savory beef filling, reflecting the resourcefulness of the time.

Ingredients

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  • 7 large potatoes, peeled and boiled
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 500 grams ground beef
  • 25 grams butter
  • 160 grams all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs (3 for potato batter, 1 for beef mixture)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper powder (optional)
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Boil and peel the potatoes, then mash them thoroughly and allow to cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with 3 eggs, flour, salt, and pepper to form a batter.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper powder, and cook until browned and fully cooked. Stir in 1 beaten egg to bind the mixture, then remove from heat.
  5. Take a portion of the potato batter and flatten it into a disc in your hand.
  6. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of the disc, then carefully fold and seal the edges to encase the filling, forming a stuffed pancake.
  7. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  8. Fry the stuffed potato pancakes for about 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
  9. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Notes

Ensure the potato batter is not too wet to make shaping easier. Use medium heat to cook pancakes thoroughly without burning. Leftover pancakes can be reheated in a skillet for best texture.

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