Potato pancakes with minced meat

Cookinero 26 Apr 2025

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Draniki are one of the most famous dishes of Belarusian cuisine. Although disputes about the origin of draniki still flare up. There is an opinion that they were borrowed from German cuisine, but it was so long ago that it is impossible to know for sure. We decided to offer you a more filling option - draniki with minced meat, which you can easily cook at home with the help of our step-by-step recipe.

How to cook Potato pancakes with minced meat

Step 1

Finely grate the onion and potato, add salt, ground pepper and flour. Mix the mixture and carefully drain the juice if necessary.

Step 2

Season the minced meat with salt and pepper, then form it into flat patties.

Step 3

Place 1 tbsp of potato mixture on the heated oil, press lightly with a spoon and smooth out. Place one meat cutlet on each potato patty. Place another 1 tbsp of potato mixture on the meat filling and smooth out again.

Step 4

Fry the stuffed potato pancakes over moderate heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. Then place them on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 180°C for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Serve the potato pancakes hot.