French-Style Papa Rellena
A crispy Peruvian-inspired potato dish with a French twist.
Ingredients
- ●2 large potatoespreferably Peruvian or Andean varieties
- ●1 lb ground beefor ground pork, beef, and pork mix
- ●1 tsp cumindried
- ●1 tsp paprikadried
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1/4 cup onionchopped
- ●2 eggsbeaten
- ●2 tbsp chopped cilantrooptional
- ●1/4 cup bread crumbsoptional
- ●2 tbsp olive oilfor frying
Instructions
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1. Preheat oil in a large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
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2. Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until they're cooked through.
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3. Mash the potatoes in a bowl and let them cool.
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4. Add ground beef, cumin, paprika, garlic, and onion to the mashed potatoes. Mix well.
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5. Add beaten eggs and mix until just combined.
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6. If using, add chopped cilantro and mix.
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7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
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8. When ready to fry, form the mixture into patties.
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9. Dredge each patty in bread crumbs (if using).
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10. Fry the patties until golden brown and crispy.
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11. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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12. Serve warm and enjoy!