Andes Style Papas Rellenas

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Papas rellenas translates to stuffed potatoes. it is a peruvian dish (also made in colombia) consisting of mashed potatoes stuffed with seasoned ground meat and deep fried. It is usually accompanied with a sarza criolla, or an aji sauce. cuban and puerto rican versions consist of potato balls stuffed with seasoned picadillo. i usually use half potatoes and half yuca, or whatever i have left over from a previous meal.

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Steps

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Boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until soft , about 20 minutes.

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Let cool slightly and remove peel.

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Mash and let come to near room temperature.

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Add one egg and knead until smooth and soft , it should be like a dough that you can handle without sticking to your hands.

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Heat 2 or 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onions and garlic until they begin to carmelize and are golden , about 5 to 7 minutes.

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Add ground beef and tomatoes and cook 5 minutes , while breaking up with a wooden spoon.

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Add parsley , cilantro , olives , and hard boiled eggs and raisins , if using.

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Season with salt , pepper and paprika keeping in mind that the olives will also be salty.

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Take a handful of the potato mixture and flatten in your hand.

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Place about 2 tablespoons of the meat filling in the center.

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Carefully fold over and pinch closed while forming an oval shape.

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Coat with flour and set aside.

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Repeat until you have used all the mixtures.

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Refrigerate about 2.

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Ingredients

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potatoes, salt & freshly ground black pepper, egg, hard-boiled eggs, oil, ground beef, onion, garlic cloves, paprika, stuffed green olives, tomatoes, fresh parsley, cilantro, golden raisin