Caribbean Classic: Papas Rellenas with Von Diaz | Recipe Drop | Food52

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.

Peel and small dice the potatoes.

Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until fork tender.

Drain and let the potatoes dry out before mashing them.

Prepare the filling by cooking ground beef with Sofrito until the meat is cooked through and drier.

Add spices including cumin, salt, and black pepper to the beef mixture.

Stir in tomato paste after the meat is cooked and dry enough.

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