Potato Patties with Meat Filling

Ingredients for the Potatoes

• 7 medium potatoes
• 30 g butter
• 180 g flour
• Extra flour for dusting the patties
• 1 beaten egg
• Salt
• Pepper

Ingredients for the Meat Filling

• 500 g ground beef
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 50 g water
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• Salt
• Pepper
• Sweet paprika
• Oregano
• Olive oil

Instructions for the Meat Filling

1. In a skillet, heat some olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic.
2. Add the ground beef and continue to sauté until the meat changes color.
3. Add the tomato paste, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and water, stirring well.
4. Simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, then set aside.

Instructions for the Potatoes

1. Peel, wash, and cut the potatoes into pieces. Boil in salted water until very soft.
2. Drain the potatoes, place them in a bowl, and mash until smooth.
3. Add the butter, additional salt if needed, pepper, and the beaten egg, mixing well to combine.
4. Gradually add the flour to the potato mixture, mixing until it is fully absorbed.
5. Lightly flour your countertop. Take a spoonful of mashed potato mixture (about the size of two walnuts) and place it on the floured surface.
6. Flatten the potato portion with your hands, then add a tablespoon of the meat filling to the center.
7. Fold the potato mixture over the filling like a pouch and press gently to flatten into a patty.
8. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
9. When the oil is hot, add the potato patties and fry on both sides until golden brown.

Enjoy these delicious potato patties filled with savory meat – perfect for a satisfying meal or snack!