Ground Beef Fritters
Golden hash browns meet juicy beef patties. These hearty ground beef fritters are a delicious combination of both. They can be made into a quick and easy midweek dinner or a filling appetizer to share with friends and family.
Beef and potato fritters make a frugal but tasty meal as a little meat is stretched over many portions by to adding potatoes. They make a filling and frugal appetizer, snack, or main dish and are another great example of saving money by cooking from scratch.
Plus, just like my Italian lamb meatballs, these handy beef fritters are ready in just 25 minutes using a few staple ingredients – perfect for busy weeknights or as a make-ahead meal. Add them to your weekly meal prep routine now!
Serve these meaty fritters as a main with a simple salad such as my Insalata Mista, a hearty sauerkraut casserole, or creamy swede mash.
For more easy ground beef recipes, check out my ground beef Alfredo, Italian beef meatballs, and Marry Me beef meatball pasta.
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Ground Beef Fritters
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 cup potatoes peeled and grated
- 1/2 red onion medium-sized, finely diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 egg medium-sized
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, grated potatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, egg, flour, dried rosemary, red onion, garlic, salt, and ground black pepper. Let the mixture thicken for 5 minutes.1/2 lb ground beef, 1 cup potatoes, 1/2 red onion, 1 garlic clove, 1 egg, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Spoon the mixture in little portions into the pan and flatten lightly. They should be about 2 inches wide and 1/2 an inch thick. Cook the fritters until golden brown and cooked through – about 3-4 minutes on each side.2 tbsp olive oil
- Place them on a paper towel-lined plate for the excess oil to be absorbed.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce such as my homemade tzatziki.
Notes
Nutrition
Ingredients and substitutions
- Ground beef – Lean grass-fed ground beef (about 85% lean meat) works well but you can also make this recipe with ground pork or lamb for a richer flavor.
- Potatoes – I recommend Yukon potatoes for this recipe as they hold their shape and give the fritters a golden hue. You can also use leftover mashed potatoes instead of grated potatoes for this recipe.
- Egg and flour – The egg and flour help bind the fritter mixture.
- Onion & garlic – Fresh red onion and garlic can be substituted with onion and garlic powder if needed.
- Seasoning – Fresh rosemary gives these fritters a rich flavor. You can use dried rosemary as well.
Variations
Cheese: Add shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese to the mixture for a cheesy twist.
Herbs: Incorporate other dried or fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or oregano for added flavor.
Vegetables: Mix in grated carrots, zucchini, corn, or bell peppers for extra nutrients and texture.
Step-by-step photos: beef fritters
1: Add all ingredients to a bowl.
2: Mix to combine and let the mixture thicken for 5 minutes.
3: Cook the beef fritters in a medium-sized pan for 3-4 minutes on each side.
4: Place them on a paper towel-lined plate for the access oil to be absorbed.
Super juicy and tasty!