Stuffed Potato Balls ( Papas Rellenas ) Recipe

Name: Stuffed Potato Balls ( Papas Rellenas )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs mashed potatoes (hot); 2 eggs (lightly beaten); 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb ground beef; 4 tablespoons sofrito sauce; 4 tablespoons tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

2 lbs mashed potatoes (hot)
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground beef
4 tablespoons sofrito sauce
4 tablespoons tomato sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil (for deep frying)

1
Mix together the hot mashed potatoes, eggs, butter and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch. Set aside and let cool.
2
In a frying pan, heat the olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Stir to break up the meat.
3
Add the sofrito, tomato sauce, oregano and salt to the cooked ground beef. Mix thoroughly. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
4
Spread a spoonful of the potato dough mix in the palm of your hand. Make an indentation in the middle and stuff it with the meat mixture.
5
Cover the filling with more potato dough. Shape into a ball. Dust the ball lightly with the remaining cornstarch.
6
Repeat until mix is used up.
7
Deep fry the stuffed potato balls until golden (about 2 minutes).
8
Remove and drain on paper towels.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs mashed potatoes (hot), 2 eggs (lightly beaten), 4 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Potato Balls ( Papas Rellenas ) 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.

Stuffed Potato Balls ( Papas Rellenas )

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