Delicious potato patties: Elevate your dinner with potato patties

Looking for a simple yet hearty meal that will delight the entire family? Potato patties with a meat filling, could easily become the star of your dining table. These traditional patties blend delicate potato dough with aromatic meat, creating a perfect harmony of flavours. Although simple to prepare, they can surprise you with their rich filling and unique crispiness.

Preparing potato patties does not require complicated culinary techniques. It's a simple, homemade dish that can be made with basic ingredients found in any kitchen. Below is a recipe for potato cutlets that will guide you step by step through the preparation process.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs of potatoes
• 10 oz of minced meat
• 1 onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 eggs
• 10 oz of plain flour
• Salt, pepper, and marjoram to taste
• Oil for frying

Preparation:

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

Variations on cutlets:

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