Papas Rellenas Recipe Chilean Style
A crispy, golden potato stuffed with savory beef, olives, eggs, and a touch of sweetness from raisins.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: 10
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling potatoes
- Skillet for frying
- Spoon for stuffing
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes peeled and boiled
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 250 grams ground beef or chicken for a lighter option
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder optional, for a little kick
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 hard-boiled egg chopped – this is the secret ingredient!
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks.
- Boil them in salted water until they’re soft (about 15-20 minutes).
- Drain the water and mash the potatoes until they’re smooth.
- Add 1 egg, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix well and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until they’re soft and fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook until it’s browned.
- Stir in the cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped hard-boiled egg and mix well. Let the filling cool.
- Step 3: Shape the Papas Rellenas
- Take a small handful of the mashed potato mixture and flatten it in your hand.
- Add a spoonful of the beef filling in the center.
- Carefully wrap the potato around the filling, shaping it into a ball or oval. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
Notes
Add cheese for a creamy filling.
Use chicken for a lighter version.
Add cumin for an extra flavor boost.
Use chicken for a lighter version.
Add cumin for an extra flavor boost.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
