Savory Pan-Fried Meat and Egg Stuffed Pancakes

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Need a hearty meal that can keep you going all day long? Look no further than this meat and egg stuffed pancakes! This easy recipe is perfect for weekend mornings, weeknight dinners, or a special lunch. Plus, the leftovers make a delicious lunch or dinner. Give this recipe a try today!

three meat and egg stuffed pancakes on edge of black plate

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Meat and Egg Stuffed Pancakes
What Goes with Meat Pancakes?
Ingredients
Handy Kitchen Tools
How to Make Savory Stuffed Pancakes
Frequently Asked Questions
More Easy Ground Beef Recipes
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Meat and Egg Stuffed Pancakes

Pancakes are an inexpensive and delicious food. They are made in no time, cost almost nothing to make and the flavors can go with anything. This version of a "pancake" is not what you may be thinking. Rather than a batter, this recipe is made with a dough that is stuffed with savory ingredients.

A simple homemade dough is rolled out, filled with cooked and seasoned beef, and egg yolk, then pan-fried. It creates a delicious meal that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

This "pancake" is similar to a pasty or empanada but pan-fried instead of deep-fried. Sometimes called a hand pie, this is a great savory choice using flaky dough and your favorite fillings.

black plate of stuffed pancakes on wood table

What Goes with Meat Pancakes?

These hand pies are often served by themselves as an all-in-one bite for breakfast or lunch. However, they can be a part of a larger meal and when that is the case, there are many things that go well alongside them to create a bigger meal.

Some of my favorites would be to start with a bowl of soup like this pasta e Fagioli soup or even a Dutch oven cabbage vegetable soup recipe. Other options, of course, include something lighter like this cucumber pomegranate salad or a simple Panzanella salad.

A side of garlic mashed potatoes or simple roasted broccoli and cauliflower can also round out the meal a bit. I like a balance of light alongside the heavier stuffed pancake.

three stuffed meat pies on light blue plate with green onions on top

Ingredients

For the pancake dough

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
½ cup cold water

For the filling

½ pound ground beef (200 g)
3 egg yolks
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 green onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

light blue plate of pancakes with bowl of ketchup on burlap placemat

Handy Kitchen Tools

three meat pies on blue plate with white bowl of ketchup

How to Make Savory Stuffed Pancakes

Begin by preparing the pancake dough. Mix 2 cups of flour and the salt together in a large bowl.

flour and salt whisked in glass bowl with teal whisk

Then, add in the water and egg.

Use a clean hand or wooden spoon to mix these together until the dough forms.

On a clean counter, add a sprinkle of the reserved flour, and turn the dough out. Begin kneading the dough for 4 to 6 minutes.

hand sprinkling flour on top of dough ball on black table

Then, cover the dough and set it aside to rest for 30-minutes while you prepare the filling.

Over medium heat, cook the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powders for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it is cooked through and no pink remains. Use a spatula to break up the bits of ground beef as it cooks.

Set the cooked meat aside to cool.

Uncover the dough and knead for an additional 2 minutes then roll it out into a rectangle.

Use a cookie cutter or small bowl to cut out 6 rounds of the dough.

On the center of each round, add a spoon of ground beef.

Add an egg yolk on top of the beef.

hand putting egg on top of ground beef on dough round

Lightly brush the edges of the dough with water, then top with the second dough round.

Use a fork to crimp the dough around the edges to seal.

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the pancakes for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

teal spatula turning stuffed pancakes in skillet

How do I Knead Dough?
To properly knead the dough, you will place the ball of dough onto a floured surface, and using the palm of your hands, push away from your body. Rotate the dough 90° then repeat by pushing the dough away with your palms. Every fourth turn, fold the dough over itself and continue.

hand tearing apart stuffed meat and egg pancake

Frequently Asked Questions

What Other Meat Can I Use in These?

I am using ground beef inside of my stuffed pancakes. It is easy to find and most people like it. However, any meat can work. Use other ground meats, like turkey or chicken breast. Ground pork will taste great too.

If you want to bring in even more of a breakfast flavor to this meal, you can use ground sausage. You can find ground breakfast sausage or use the same kind that is often used in burgers, or Italian sausage is a tasty choice. Another option that changes things up and use spicy ground sausage or chorizo. If you don't want to use ground meat, you can replace it with shredded pork, chicken, or even diced ham or steak.

Do I Serve These with Dipping Sauce?

Typically I serve a variety of dipping sauce with these meat and egg stuffed pancakes. Things like sour cream, ketchup, marinara, or barbeque sauce are often used. Other options include salsa, hot sauce, sriracha, or a sriracha mayonnaise combination.

Are These a Breakfast Pancake?

These can be breakfast pancakes or dinner pancakes. Most people think of these as dinner pancakes because of the ground beef but you can use breakfast sausage to bring in a breakfast flare to these stuffed pancakes. You can use bacon, diced ham or other breakfast meats that you prefer. They also make excellent snacks or lunches, so there is no set meal you should serve these at.

light teal plate holdign bowl of ketchup and stuffed pancakes

More Easy Ground Beef Recipes

Ground beef is a staple protein in many homes. The convenience and affordability make it a great choice but you may be tired of the same old pasta recipes or hamburgers. Below are some great ideas for using ground beef in your menu. Make sure to bookmark these, print out the recipes, or pin them to your Pinterest boards so you can make them soon.

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Pan-Fried Meat and Egg Stuffed Pancakes

A simple pan-fried meat and egg savory stuffed pancakes recipe is a great breakfast, lunch, snack, or main dish! Loaded with flavor!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

For the Dough

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
½ cup cold water

For the Filling

½ pound ground beef (200 g)
3 egg yolks
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt.
Add the egg and water, then carefully mix until a dough forms.
Lightly flour a clean surface, and then place the dough ball on the surface and knead for 4 to 6 minutes.
Place the kneaded dough in a bowl and cover loosely, then let it rest at room temperature for 30-minutes.
In a medium skillet, add the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Cook, over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until the meat is cooked through and has been broken apart into small crumbles then set aside.
Lightly flour a clean surface again, transfer the dough back onto the counter and knead for an additional 2 minutes.
Roll the dough out into a large rectangle.
Then use a cookie cutter or small bowl and cut out 6 dough rounds.
On three of the dough rounds, put a spoon of the ground meat, dividing it evenly among each round.
Then, add an egg yolk carefully on top of the meat.
Sprinkle a bit of green onion onto each egg.
Brush a bit of water around the edge of the circle of dough then top with the second circle of dough.
Press the top dough around the edges and roll or crimp the edges to seal.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Place the stuffed pancakes into the hot pan with the flat side down. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until the dough is cooked through, lightly browned, and the egg is cooked. inside.