Papas rellenas
Mashed potato wrapped around spiced beef, olives and egg, then fried until crisp. A favourite street snack.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.47 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes for 25 minutes. Drain, peel and mash very smooth with salt. Cool.
25 min - 2
Fry the onion in olive oil for 6 minutes, add garlic, mince and cumin and cook for 8 minutes. Stir in the purée. Cool.
14 min - 3
Mix in the olives, egg and raisins.
- 4
Mix the flour into the cold mash. Take a handful, flatten, fill with 1 tbsp of beef, and seal into an egg shape.
- 5
Heat the oil in a deep pan to 180C. Fry 3 or 4 at a time for 4 minutes until golden.
4 min - 6
Drain on kitchen paper. Serve hot with salsa criolla.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.