Placki po Zbojnicku (Highlander Potato Pancakes with Beef Goulash)
Crisp-edged potato pancakes piled with a slow-cooked paprika beef goulash and a spoonful of soured cream. A hearty mountain classic.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.73 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 938kcal
- 54.7gcarbs
- 12.1gof which sugars
- 60gfat
- 22.3gsaturates
- 43.7gprotein
- 9gfibre
- 2.4gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy casserole over a high heat. Brown the beef in two batches for 4 minutes each, then lift out.
8 min - 2
Add the remaining oil and the chopped onions to the pan. Cook for 8 minutes until soft and golden. Stir in the garlic, pepper, paprika and caraway for 1 minute.
8 min - 3
Return the beef with the tomato purée and stock. Cover and simmer very gently for 1 hour 30 minutes, until the beef is tender.
90 min - 4
Mix the cornflour and water and stir into the goulash. Simmer for 2 minutes until thick and glossy. Keep warm.
- 5
Grate the potatoes and the small onion into a bowl, then squeeze out the liquid in a clean tea towel. Mix with the egg, potato flour and salt.
- 6
Heat the frying oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Drop in large spoonfuls of mixture, flatten to 1 cm thick and fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp. Make 8 pancakes.
8 min - 7
Put 2 pancakes on each plate, ladle goulash over, and finish with soured cream and parsley.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
