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Rellenos De Papa

Crispy potato balls stuffed with flavorful ground meat and spices, perfect as a snack or side dish.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup cooked ground meat beef, chicken, or pork
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • slotted spoon
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Boil the potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Sauté onions and bell peppers in a pan until soft.
  3. Add the ground meat, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook until the meat is browned.
  4. Drain the potatoes and mash them in a mixing bowl.
  5. Combine the sautéed mixture with the mashed potatoes until well mixed.
  6. Take a small amount of the potato mixture, flatten it, add a spoonful of filling, and shape it into a ball.
  7. Beat the eggs in a bowl and place the bread crumbs in another.
  8. Dip each ball into the eggs, then roll in the bread crumbs to coat.
  9. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  10. Fry the balls in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Notes

Serve with salsa, fresh salad, or sour cream for a delightful experience.