Papas Rellenas

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Russet potatoes
• 1/2 lb Ground beef
• 1/2 cup Yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup Tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
• 2 tbsp Green olives, chopped(optional)
• 2 large Eggs, beaten
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the peeled potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash thoroughly until smooth. Let cool completely.

2. 2

   In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onions and garlic. Drain excess fat.

3. 3

   Stir in tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, and olives. Simmer for 10 minutes until the liquid has evaporated. Let the meat mixture cool.

4. 4

   Take a handful of mashed potato and flatten it in your palm. Place a tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center.

5. 5

   Fold the potato around the meat to form a smooth ball about the size of a baseball.

6. 6

   Dredge each ball in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, and then roll in breadcrumbs until evenly coated.

7. 7

   Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potato balls in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 3-5 minutes.

8. 8

   Drain on paper towels and serve warm.