NENA'S PAPAS RELLENAS
A Cuban classic, these satisfying, crispy-coated potato balls are filled with a savory ground beef mixture known as picadillo. -Nena Linares, Los Angeles, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, olives, raisins, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and paprika; heat through. , Drain potatoes; mash with garlic powder and remaining salt and pepper. Shape 2 tablespoons potatoes into a patty; place a heaping tablespoonful of filling in the center. Shape potatoes around filling, forming a ball. Repeat., Place eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip potato balls in the eggs, then roll in bread crumbs. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry potato balls, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
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Via Matthew
[email protected]These papas rellenas were so good! I will definitely be making them again.
abdiqani yaseen
[email protected]These were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.
Slimmylilpig PIGS
[email protected]I made these for my Peruvian friend and she said they were the best papas rellenas she had ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe!
Tyler Aytoun-Young
[email protected]Delicious! The perfect comfort food.
Muzakkirkhanjadoon
[email protected]These were a little too greasy for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time instead of frying them.
muhammad naveed ali
[email protected]I've made these papas rellenas several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is so flavorful and the potatoes are always crispy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Terence Thompson
[email protected]Meh.
Muskan Mahmood
[email protected]These were amazing! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The potatoes were fluffy and the filling was so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Joseph Rios
[email protected]So easy to make and absolutely delicious! I used a food processor to make the filling and it came out perfect. Definitely a keeper recipe.
Limon Ahmad
[email protected]These papas rellenas were a hit at my dinner party! The filling was flavorful and the potatoes were perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.