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Papa rellenas is a delicious comfort food, similar to [[Mashed|mashed]] [[Potato pancakes|potato pancakes]], but with a surprise [[Ground beef|ground beef]] center. In fact, this is an excellent recipe for using up leftover [[Mashed potatoes|mashed potatoes]]. To make papas rellenas, you first prepare some [[Picadillo|picadillo]] or seasoned [[Ground beef|ground beef]] filling, similar to an [[Empanada|empanada]] filling. Then you mold some [[Mashed potatoes|mashed potatoes]] around a center of [[Ground|ground]] [[Beef|beef]], and you form the whole thing into an oblong shape - basically you make it look like a [[Potato|potato]]! Then you [[Fry|fry]] it in [[Oil|oil]] until it's golden [[Brown|brown]] and crispy. Kids love this meal, especially with [[Ketchup|ketchup]].
===Ingredients===
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Papa rellenas is a delicious comfort food, similar to mashed potato pancakes, but with a surprise ground beef center. In fact, this is an excellent recipe for using up leftover mashed potatoes. To make papas rellenas, you first prepare some picadillo or seasoned ground beef filling, similar to an empanada filling. Then you mold some mashed potatoes around a center of ground beef, and you form the whole thing into an oblong shape - basically you make it look like a potato! Then you fry it in oil until it's golden brown and crispy. Kids love this meal, especially with ketchup.
| &#189; cup [[Raisins|raisins]]
Prep Time: 45 minutes
| 3 pounds yellow [[Potatoes|potatoes]]
| &#189; cup chopped [[Onion|onion]]
| 2 [[Cloves garlic, minced|cloves garlic, minced]]
| 1 tablespoon [[Minced|minced]] aji [[Pepper|pepper]], or [[Jalapeno|jalapeno]]
| 1 teaspoon [Goya [[Adobo]]-without-[[Pepper]]]
| &#189; teaspoon [[Paprika|paprika]]
| 1 pound [[Ground beef|ground beef]]
| 1 cup [[Beef|beef]] [[Broth|broth]]
| 1 [[Egg|egg]]
| [[Flour]] for dusting
| [[Salt]] and [[Pepper|pepper]] to taste
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Cook Time: 20 minutes
===Method===
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Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
| Place the [[Raisins|raisins]] in a small bowl and pour 1 cup [[Boiling|boiling]] water over them. Let them soak for 10 minutes.  
 
| Bring a large pot of [[Salted|salted]] water to a [[Boil|boil]]. Peel the [[Potatoes|potatoes]] and place them in the pot. Cook the [[Potatoes|potatoes]] until they are tender when pierced with a fork.  
Ingredients:
| While the [[Potatoes|potatoes]] are cooking, cook the [[Onions|onions]], [[Garlic|garlic]], and [[Peppers|peppers]] in the [[Vegetable oil|vegetable oil]] until soft and fragrant.  
 
| Add the [[Cumin|cumin]] and [[Paprika|paprika]] and cook 2 minutes more, stirring. Add the [[Ground beef|ground beef]] and cook until [[Browned|browned]].  
1/2 cup raisins
| Drain the [[Raisins|raisins]] and add them to the [[Ground beef|ground beef]]. Add the [[Beef|beef]] [[Broth|broth]] and [[Simmer|simmer]] for 10 to 15 minutes more, until most of the liquid is gone.  
3 pounds yellow potatoes
| Season mixture with [[Salt|salt]] and [[Pepper|pepper]] to taste. Remove from heat and let cool.  
1/2 cup chopped onion
| When the [[Potatoes|potatoes]] are cooked, drain them in a [[Colander|colander]]. [[Mash]] the [[Potatoes|potatoes]] thoroughly, or pass them through a [[Potato ricer|potato ricer]]. Season the [[Mashed potatoes|mashed potatoes]] with [[Salt|salt]] and [[Pepper|pepper]] to taste. Chill the potatoes for several hours, or overnight.  
2 cloves garlic, minced
| Once the [[Potatoes|potatoes]] are very cold, stir the [[Egg|egg]] into the [[Mashed potatoes|mashed potatoes]] until well mixed.  
1 tablespoon minced aji pepper, or jalapeno
| Shape the papas rellenas: with floured [[Hand|hand]]s, place about &#188; cup of [[Mashed potatoes|mashed potatoes]] in one [[Hand|hand]], and make a well in the center. Fill the well with 1-2 tablespoons of the [[Beef|beef]] mixture. Mold the [[Potatoes|potatoes]] around the [[Beef|beef]], adding more [[Potatoes|potatoes]] if necessary, and shape the whole thing into an oblong [[Potato|potato]] shape, with slightly pointy ends, about the size of a medium [[Potato|potato]].  
1 teaspoon [Goya [http://www.cubancuisine.co.uk/Goya_Adobo-without-Pepper]Adobo without Pepper]
| Repeat with the [[Rest|rest]] of the [[Mashed potatoes|mashed potatoes]]. Coat each stuffed "[[Potato|potato]]" with [[Flour|flour]].  
1/2 teaspoon paprika
| In a deep [[Skillet|skillet]] or [[Deep fat fryer|deep fat fryer]], heat 2 inches of [[Oil|oil]] to 360 [[Degrees|degrees]]. [[Fry]] the [[Potatoes|potatoes]] in batches until they are golden [[Brown|brown]]. Drain them on a plate lined with [[Paper towels|paper towels]].
1 pound ground beef
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1 cup beef broth
===Serving suggestions===
1 egg
Keep the [[Potatoes|potatoes]] warm in a 200 degree [[Oven|oven]] until ready to serve.
Flour for dusting
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Preparation:
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Place the raisins in a small bowl and pour 1 cup boiling water over them. Let them soak for 10 minutes.  
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Peel the potatoes and place them in the pot. Cook the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork.  
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While the potatoes are cooking, cook the onions, garlic, and peppers in the vegetable oil until soft and fragrant.  
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Add the cumin and paprika and cook 2 minutes more, stirring. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.  
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Drain the raisins and add them to the ground beef. Add the beef broth and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes more, until most of the liquid is gone.  
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Season mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool.  
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When the potatoes are cooked, drain them in a colander. Mash the potatoes thoroughly, or pass them through a potato ricer. Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Chill the potatoes for several hours, or overnight.  
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Once the potatoes are very cold, stir the egg into the mashed potatoes until well mixed.  
Shape the papas rellenas: with floured hands, place about 1/4 cup of mashed potatoes in one hand, and make a well in the center. Fill the well with 1-2 tablespoons of the beef mixture. Mold the potatoes around the beef, adding more potatoes if necessary, and shape the whole thing into an oblong potato shape, with slightly pointy ends, about the size of a medium potato.  
Repeat with the rest of the mashed potatoes. Coat each stuffed "potato" with flour.  
In a deep skillet or deep fat fryer, heat 2 inches of oil to 360 degrees. Fry the potatoes in batches until they are golden brown. Drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.  
Keep the potatoes warm in a 200 degree oven until ready to serve.

Revision as of 14:42, 2 May 2014

Cuban Stuffed Potatoes Papas Rellenas
Electus
Ready in:1 hour, 5 minutes
Prep. time:45 minutes
Cook time:20 minutes
Difficulty:Average difficulty

Papa rellenas is a delicious comfort food, similar to mashed potato pancakes, but with a surprise ground beef center. In fact, this is an excellent recipe for using up leftover mashed potatoes. To make papas rellenas, you first prepare some picadillo or seasoned ground beef filling, similar to an empanada filling. Then you mold some mashed potatoes around a center of ground beef, and you form the whole thing into an oblong shape - basically you make it look like a potato! Then you fry it in oil until it's golden brown and crispy. Kids love this meal, especially with ketchup.

Ingredients

Ingredients

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Method

  1. Place the raisins in a small bowl and pour 1 cup boiling water over them. Let them soak for 10 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Peel the potatoes and place them in the pot. Cook the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. While the potatoes are cooking, cook the onions, garlic, and peppers in the vegetable oil until soft and fragrant.
  4. Add the cumin and paprika and cook 2 minutes more, stirring. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  5. Drain the raisins and add them to the ground beef. Add the beef broth and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes more, until most of the liquid is gone.
  6. Season mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool.
  7. When the potatoes are cooked, drain them in a colander. Mash the potatoes thoroughly, or pass them through a potato ricer. Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Chill the potatoes for several hours, or overnight.
  8. Once the potatoes are very cold, stir the egg into the mashed potatoes until well mixed.
  9. Shape the papas rellenas: with floured hands, place about ¼ cup of mashed potatoes in one hand, and make a well in the center. Fill the well with 1-2 tablespoons of the beef mixture. Mold the potatoes around the beef, adding more potatoes if necessary, and shape the whole thing into an oblong potato shape, with slightly pointy ends, about the size of a medium potato.
  10. Repeat with the rest of the mashed potatoes. Coat each stuffed "potato" with flour.
  11. In a deep skillet or deep fat fryer, heat 2 inches of oil to 360 degrees. Fry the potatoes in batches until they are golden brown. Drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.

Serving suggestions

Keep the potatoes warm in a 200 degree oven until ready to serve.

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