Boil potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain, mash, and mix with butter, salt, pepper, egg, and flour. You want a soft, workable dough — not sticky.
2. Make the meat filling
Heat oil in a pan. Add onion (and carrot if using) and cook until soft. Add meat and cook until browned. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, salt & pepper. Cook until dry — no liquid. Cool slightly.
3. Form the patties
Wet your hands slightly. Take a spoonful of potato dough, flatten in your hand. Add a spoonful of filling in the center. Close and shape into a patty (oval or round).
4. Cook
Heat a thin layer of oil in a pan. Pan-fry patties 3–4 min per side until golden and crispy.
🤤 RESULT
Golden potato outside, juicy savoury meat inside — soft, crispy, comforting and delicious!
🍽️ SERVE WITH:
Sour cream or yogurt
Salad
Rice
Pickles
Or as a grab-and-go snack
💡 TIPS & VARIATIONS
Add cheese to the filling 🧀
Add herbs to the potato dough
Use turkey or chicken instead of beef
Light version: bake at 200°C / 400°F for 20–25 min, brushing with oil
⭐ MAKE-AHEAD:
Form patties and refrigerate 1 day
Or freeze raw for up to 2 months
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