Potato And Beef Fritter

Ingredients

• 1 Pound Potatoes
• 3 Large Shallots -- thinly sliced
• 2 Cloves Garlic -- finely chopped
• 1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
• Salt And Pepper -- to taste
• 1/4 Pound Ground Beef
• 2 Large Eggs -- beaten
• 2 Tablespoons Flour
• 1/4 Cup Oil

Directions

1. Boil potatoes until soft, let cool, peel and put through a ricer. Set aside.
   
2. In food processor, blend shallots, garlic, nutmeg, salt and pepper to form a paste.
   
3. Mix the paste in a bowl with the beef, one half of the eggs, potatoes and flour.
   
4. Divide mixture into 6 pieces and shape into ovals.
   
5. Dip each oval into the remaining egg and fry in oil until brown on all sides about 5 minutes.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve.