Papas Rellenas (Fried Stuffed Potatoes) Recipe

Name: Papas Rellenas (Fried Stuffed Potatoes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PAPAS (POTATOES); 4 large potatoes, peeled & boiled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; black pepper; 4 eggs; dry breadcrumbs (I use seasoned ones); flour, enough for rolling; vegetable oil (for frying); 1 lb seasoned ground beef (picadillo); PICADILLO (SEASONED GROUND BEEF); 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 green bell peppers or 1 red pepper, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb ground beef (ground sirloin is best); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon freshly ground coarse black pepper; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (if you coose); 4 teaspoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon vinegar; vegetable oil

Servings: persons

PAPAS (POTATOES)
4 large potatoes, peeled & boiled
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper
4 eggs
dry breadcrumbs (I use seasoned ones)
flour, enough for rolling
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 lb seasoned ground beef (picadillo)
PICADILLO (SEASONED GROUND BEEF)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 green bell peppers or 1 red pepper, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef (ground sirloin is best)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground coarse black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes (if you coose)
4 teaspoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon vinegar
vegetable oil

1
POTATOES::
2
Boil potatoes until fully cooked.
3
Drain potatoes and mash with salt.
4
DO NOT ADD BUTTER, OIL, OR LIQUID.
5
Let cool.
6
PICADILLO (meat mixture)::
7
Saute onions and green pepper until onions are limp.
8
Add the garlic, beef, salt, cumin, black pepper, tomato paste and vinegar.
9
Continue to cook until meat is completely cooked.
10
Drain off excess fat and allow to cool.
11
Now, grab a handful of mashed potatoes, split handful in 1/2 and make each one into a bowl pressing with fingers.
12
Stuff the indentation in each 1/2 with ground beef or picadillo.
13
Bring the two 1/2's together and smooth to make a round ball, the size of an overstuffed golf bowl. (This is the size used for a snack/lunch).
14
If your going to use these for appetizers make them a lot smaller, the size of sauerkraut or rum balls.
15
Dip ball into beaten egg and the flour until lightly covered.
16
Dip the ball again into the eggs, and roll in breadcrumbs to coat thoroughly.
17
Refrigerate for 2-4 hours or you may freeze these for later use.
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Use frying pan with enough oil to cover half the ball at a time.
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Heat oil to frying time (375u00b0F) and drop each potato ball into oil.
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BE CAREFUL!
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Cook 2 minutes or until golden brown on one side and then turn over & cook the same.
22
If you have deep-fryer heat oil to 375u00b0F.
23
Place the potatoes in a single layer in the basket and drop into oil for 3 minutes or until golden brown.
24
DON'T OVERCOOK.
25
Deep frying is best when they are frozen.

947

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: PAPAS (POTATOES), 4 large potatoes, peeled & boiled, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and more.

Yes, Papas Rellenas (Fried Stuffed Potatoes) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Papas Rellenas (Fried Stuffed Potatoes)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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