Peruvian Stuffed Potatoes (Papa Rellena) | Eating with Andy

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are usually more affordable.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can provide a protein alternative for those avoiding eggs.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: none

Ground oats can be a healthier, gluten-free alternative.

Boil potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain and let cool slightly, then peel the potatoes.

Mash the potatoes in a bowl until smooth.

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

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in ground beef, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in green olives and chopped hard-boiled eggs.

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

Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center and mold the potato around it to form a ball.

Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Dredge each ball in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with bread crumbs.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the stuffed potatoes until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.

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