COLOMBIAN PAPAS RELLENAS | How To Make Potato Turnovers | SyS

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.

Peel and cut potatoes into big chunks.

Cover potatoes with water and season with salt.

Bring to a boil and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and return them to the stove to evaporate excess water for about a minute.

Mash the potatoes and set aside to cool.

In a large pan, heat olive oil and add green onion and garlic, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes until tomatoes are soft.

Add ground cumin, food coloring, salt, and black pepper.

Add ground beef and cook until browned, chopping it with a spatula.

Taste for seasoning and adjust salt if necessary.

Separate the beef mixture; to one portion, add chopped boiled egg and cooked rice (optional).

Knead the cooled mashed potatoes into a smooth dough.

Shape a portion of mashed potatoes into a ball and flatten it using a tortilla press or alternative.

Add a couple of tablespoons of filling to the center and close it up using a plastic bag.

Prepare the batter by beating a few eggs, adding all-purpose flour, and seasoning with salt.

Cover each potato with the batter and fry at 350°F for about 10 minutes until golden brown, turning occasionally.

Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

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