Papitas Rellenas Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Cook the Potatoes

   Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash them in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Prepare the Filling

   In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in the raisins, olives, boiled eggs, cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.

3. 3

   Form the Croquettes

   Take a portion of the mashed potatoes and flatten it in your palm. Place a spoonful of the meat filling in the center and mold the potatoes around it to form a ball or oval shape. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

4. 4

   Fry the Papitas

   Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the stuffed papitas in batches until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   Serve

   Serve the papitas rellenas hot with salsa criolla and green sauce.