Baked Potato Zrazy with Ground Meat (Oven)
Hearty potato patties with a juicy meat filling! Golden and appetizing potato zrazy with ground meat make a full hot meal loved by both adults and kids. They’re best straight from the oven - so if they’re ready, don’t wait, set the table!
Updated : 17 February, 2026
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
600 grams
Potato
1
Eggs
2.5 tablespoon
Wheat flour
300 grams
Ground meat
1
Onions
1 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
Brushing
1
Eggs
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How to make potato zrazy with ground meat? Prepare the necessary ingredients. You can use any ground meat: chicken or meat. I used a mix (pork and beef). The juicier the meat, the tastier the zrazy will be.
Step 2
Peel the potatoes (after scrubbing and rinsing them well). Cut each potato into 2-4 pieces depending on size. Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the potatoes, and bring back to a boil. Salt the potatoes and cook over moderate heat until tender. It’s important not to overcook them - otherwise they lose some starch and absorb water, making the potato dough wetter and harder to shape.
Step 3
While the potatoes are cooking, make the filling. Peel and rinse the onion. Dice it finely.
Step 4
In a skillet with vegetable oil, sauté the onion, stirring occasionally, until soft. Keep the heat moderate so it doesn’t burn.
Step 5
Add the ground meat to the onion. Cook the meat with the onion, stirring often. Break up any lumps so the mixture becomes more uniform.
Step 6
Cook the meat until it changes color. At the end, season with salt and spices to taste, stir, and cook 1-2 more minutes. Let the filling cool.
Step 7
Drain all the water from the cooked potatoes. Mash the potatoes with a masher into a smooth purée, then let it cool.
Step 8
To cool the mashed potatoes faster, transfer them to a suitable bowl. The mash should be slightly warm, not hot, so the added egg doesn’t curdle.
Step 9
Add the egg to the mashed potatoes and mix.
Step 10
Add the flour and mix well.
Step 11
You’ll get a soft, uniform potato dough. It will be a bit sticky, so when shaping the zrazy, dust your hands with flour or grease them with vegetable oil.
Step 12
How to shape the zrazy: form a not-too-thin patty from a portion of dough and place it on a floured surface. Make an indentation in the center.
Step 13
Fill the center of the patty with the filling.
Step 14
Bring the edges together. Shape the zrazy like a stuffed bun, giving it an elongated shape.
Step 15
Shape the remaining zrazy the same way. Place them on a baking sheet greased with vegetable oil. I lined the bottom with foil, but that’s optional.
Step 16
In a small bowl, beat an egg with a fork until smooth.
Step 17
Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the zrazy with the beaten egg so they turn nicely golden while baking.
Step 18
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 20-25 minutes, until browned. Adjust time and temperature to your oven.
Step 19
Serve the potato zrazy hot as a main dish. Enjoy your meal!
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