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: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled); 1 large egg (lightly beaten); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (optional); 1/4 teaspoon bijol (or sazón or saffron, optional); 1 pound ground beef (or other ground meat (see note)); 1 cup green bell pepper (diced); 1 cup white onion (diced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 cup sofrito; 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning; 1 1/2 teaspoons sazón; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 8 ounce can no-salt added tomato sauce; 10 olives (sliced (or 1 tablespoon sliced olives)); 1 teaspoon capers; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon bijol (or saffron, optional); oil for frying

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:45min

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: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:26:35 GMT