Papas Rellenas Cubanas | Cuban Style Potato Croquettes | Chef Zee Cooks

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potato flakes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while flakes reduce prep time.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade sauce can be fresher, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

Stew the ground beef with onion, green pepper, garlic, Dominican oregano, sofrito, cumin, cilantro, tomato paste, sazón, olives, kosher salt, black pepper, and water for 20-30 minutes.

Boil the potatoes until tender, then drain and let cool slightly before peeling.

Mash the potatoes and mix in cornstarch, salted butter, and optional garlic powder.

Form the potato dough into flat discs, add a spoonful of the beef filling, and fold to create a ball.

Coat each ball in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and roll in breadcrumbs.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and fry the potato balls until golden brown.

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