Papas Rellenas
Deep-fried mashed potato balls stuffed with spiced ground beef, olives, and hard-boiled egg.
Why It Works
Starchy potato coating seals in the juicy filling during frying; the thermal mass of the potato insulates the filling, preventing it from drying out.
Key Ingredients
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