Crispy Venezuelan Stuffed Potato Balls - Papas Rellenas | Venezuelan Street Food

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while mashed potatoes can be a quicker option.

Boil potatoes until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain and let cool slightly before peeling.

Mash the potatoes in a large bowl until smooth.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add bell pepper, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Stir in ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in chopped parsley; let filling cool.

Take a portion of mashed potato and flatten it in your palm.

Place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center and mold the potato around it, forming a ball.

Repeat with remaining potatoes and filling.

Dip each ball in beaten egg, then roll in bread crumbs to coat.

Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the balls until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

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