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Delicious Spanish Potato Balls Recipe

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Description

These Spanish potato balls, also known as Papas Rellenas, are a popular appetizer in Spain. They are crispy on the outside and filled with a savory meat filling. This recipe is perfect for entertaining and can be served as an appetizer or a snack.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 large potatoes
  • 1 pound ground beef or pork
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Slotted spoon
  • Food processor (optional)

Method

  1. Peel and chop the potatoes into small pieces. Boil them in a large pot of salted water until they are soft and tender.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or pork and cook until browned.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Season the meat mixture with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash them with a fork or use a food processor until they are smooth.
  6. Add the bread crumbs to the mashed potatoes and mix until well combined.
  7. Take a small handful of the mashed potato mixture and flatten it in the palm of your hand. Add a spoonful of the meat mixture to the center of the potato and shape the potato around the filling, forming a ball. Repeat until all the potato mixture is used.
  8. Place the flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs in separate bowls. Dip each potato ball in the flour, then the eggs, and finally the bread crumbs, making sure they are coated evenly.
  9. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the potato balls in batches until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  10. Remove the potato balls from the skillet with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  11. Serve the Spanish potato balls hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

If you don't want to fry the potato balls, you can also bake them in the oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes approximately 20 potato balls. Each potato ball contains:
  • Calories: 168
  • Protein: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg
  • Sodium: 130mg
  • Potassium: 345mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Vitamin A: 8%
  • Vitamin C: 22%
  • Calcium: 3%
  • Iron: 9%

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure the mashed potatoes are not too wet, or it will be difficult to shape them into balls.
  • You can use any type of ground meat, such as beef, pork, or chicken.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the meat mixture, such as carrots or peas.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying the potato balls, or they will not cook evenly.
  • These potato balls can be made ahead of time and frozen. To reheat, bake them in the oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

Enjoy your delicious Spanish potato balls, and don't forget to share them with your friends and family!


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