Mashed Potato Pancakes with Savory Beef Filling (Easy 40-Min Recipe)

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed potatoes, cold or at room temperature
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onions, optional
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt
• black pepper
• 1 tablespoon oil for cooking beef
• 1 tablespoon oil or butter