Papas Rellenas Chilenas (chilean-style Stuffed Potatoes)

Papas Rellenas Chilenas, or Chilean-style Stuffed Potatoes, are a popular dish in Chilean cuisine. These delicious mashed potato balls are stuffed with a savory filling, coated in breadcrumbs, and then fried to golden perfection. They make for a satisfying appetizer or a hearty main course.

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Papas Rellenas Chilenas (chilean-style Stuffed Potatoes)

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup cooked ground beef
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pitted black olives, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Let the mashed potatoes cool.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the cooked ground beef, onion, raisins, chopped eggs, olives, cumin, and paprika to make the filling.
  3. Take a portion of the mashed potatoes, flatten it in your palm, place a spoonful of the filling in the center, and shape the potato around the filling to form a ball.
  4. Dip each potato ball in the beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs, ensuring they are fully covered.
  5. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the potato balls until golden brown on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  6. Serve the Papas Rellenas Chilenas hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
8g
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Mixing bowls Frying pan Spatula Paper towels

Tools

Potato masher Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Papas Rellenas Chilenas with a side of fresh salad and aji sauce for dipping.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, you can replace the ground beef with cooked lentils or black beans for the filling.

Cost

$10