Beef Cassava Pastries- (English version) Carimañolas de Carne

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

yuca

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes provide similar texture and flavor, while potatoes are more widely available.

Peel and cut yuca into chunks.

Boil yuca in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain yuca and let it cool slightly.

Mash yuca until smooth and set aside.

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

Add ground beef, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in parsley and lime juice; remove from heat and let cool.

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

Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center and fold the yuca over to form a sealed pocket.

Repeat with remaining yuca and filling.

Dip each carimañola in beaten egg, then coat with bread crumbs.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C).

Fry carimañolas until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.

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