Stuffed Potato Balls Papas Rellenas

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Puerto rican stuffed potato balls are great as a snack or appetizer or make them large for nice side dish. Another great recipe from about latin caribbean food.

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Steps

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Mix together the hot mashed potatoes , eggs , butter and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch.

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Set aside and let cool.

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In a frying pan , heat the olive oil.

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Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink.

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Stir to break up the meat.

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Add the sofrito , tomato sauce , oregano and salt to the cooked ground beef.

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Mix thoroughly.

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Turn the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

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Remove from heat and allow to cool.

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Spread a spoonful of the potato dough mix in the palm of your hand.

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Make an indentation in the middle and stuff it with the meat mixture.

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Cover the filling with more potato dough.

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Shape into a ball.

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Dust the ball lightly with the remaining cornstarch.

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Repeat until mix is used up.

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Deep fry the stuffed potato balls until golden.

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Remove and drain on paper towels.

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Servings: makes 12 to 16 potato balls.

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Ingredients

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mashed potatoes, eggs, cornstarch, olive oil, ground beef, sofrito sauce, tomato sauce, dried oregano, salt, vegetable oil