Russian Stuffed Potato Pancakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Potato Pancake Mixture
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1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled (5 to 6 medium potatoes)
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1 medium onion, peeled
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1 large egg
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3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 Tbsp sour cream, plus more to serve
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1 tsp salt, or to taste
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1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
→ Meat Filling
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1/2 lb ground pork (or ground chicken or turkey)
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1/4 tsp salt
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Pinch of black pepper
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1 Tbsp grated onion (reserved from main mixture)
→ For Cooking
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3 Tbsp olive oil (or other cooking oil)
# Instructions:
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Into a large bowl, grate all of your peeled potatoes using the star grater side of a box grater (protect your hands with safety gloves!) Use a spoon to skim off and discard any excess liquid at the top (I removed about 1/3 cup).
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In the same bowl, grate the medium onion on the same star-grater side of the box grater (no need to wash the grater). Reserve and set aside 1 Tbsp of the grated onion for your meat mixture.
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Into the potato and onion mix, add 1 large egg, 3 Tbsp flour, 1 Tbsp sour cream, 1 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 lb ground meat, 1/4 tsp salt, pinch of black pepper and reserved 1 Tbsp grated onion. Mix just until well combined. Divide the meat into 16 thin patties, each about 2" wide and set aside.
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Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat with 2-3 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add potato mixture 1 Tbsp at a time, flattening out the top with the back of your spoon. Immediately top each pancake with a meat patty and cover each one with another Tablespoon of potato mixture. Saute 4 minutes per side or until cooked through and golden brown.
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Remove to a paper towel lined plate and serve right away. Repeat with remaining ingredients, adding more oil as needed.
# Notes:
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Cut cooking time in half by using two skillets at once
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If liquid rises to top of potato mixture, stir to reincorporate between batches
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Serve with additional sour cream