Ground Beef Fritters

A stack of beef fritters on a white plate.

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Ground Beef Fritters

These hearty ground beef fritters make a quick and easy midweek dinner or a filling appetizer to share with family and friends.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Rest5

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: fritters

Calories: 149kcal

Author: Caro Jensen

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

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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

Don't overmix: Overmixing the batter can result in tough fritters.

Let fritters rest: Let the fritter mixture rest for 5 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape.

Medium heat: Cooking the fritters over medium heat ensures even cooking and prevents burning.

Storage: Store leftover fritters in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also freeze cooked fritters for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen fritters in the oven, microwave, or air fryer until heated through.

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