Rellenos de Papa (Picadillo Stuffed Potato Fritters)

Name: Rellenos de Papa (Picadillo Stuffed Potato Fritters)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds (1.1 kilograms) russet potatoes (peeled); 1 large egg (lightly beaten); 2 tablespoons (8 grams) cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt (optional); 1/4 teaspoon bijol (or sazón or saffron, optional); 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (or other ground meat (see note)); 1 small green bell pepper (diced (about 1 cup or 135 grams)); 1 small white onion (diced (1 cup or 130 grams)); 4 cloves (2 teaspoons or 10 grams) garlic (minced); 1/2 cup (130 grams) sofrito; 1 1/2 teaspoons (3 grams) adobo seasoning; 1 1/2 teaspoons (3 grams) sazón; 1 teaspoon (2 grams) granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon (2 grams) onion powder; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 8-ounce can (227 grams) no-salt added tomato sauce; 10 olives (sliced (or 1 tablespoon/11 grams sliced olives)); 1 teaspoon capers; 1/4 cup (16 grams) cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon bijol (or saffron, optional); oil for frying

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:45min

Rellenos de Papa are fluffy potato fritters with flavorful savory beef picadillo filling. Their crisp exterior and easy-to-make meat filling make them a favorite snack in many Latin American countries. Begin early in the day, or a day ahead, for best results. Total time includes needed cooling of the potatoes and picadillo. Makes 12 large rellenos or 24 mini.

Updated at: Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:27:50 GMT