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Name: Nena's Papas Rellenas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 8 medium), peeled and cut into wedges; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 small green pepper, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 cup sliced green olives with pimientos; 1/2 cup raisins; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 1-1/4 teaspoons pepper, divided; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs; Oil for deep-fat frying

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Nena’s Papas Rellenas

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A Cuban classic, these satisfying, crispy-coated potato balls are filled with a savory ground beef mixture known as picadillo. —Nena Linares, Los Angeles, California