Papas rellenas

Directions

1. 1
   The first thing you want to do is get your picadillo together.
2. 2
   For that you need about a pound of ground beef, 2 sazon packets, about 1/4 cup sofrito (homemade or store bought), about 1/8 cup diced green olives, 1/2 green pepper diced, half an onion diced, I clove garlic minced.
3. 3
   Put some olive oil in a skillet and add the green pepper and onion, cook until tender.
4. 4
   Add the beef and all the rest of the ingredients and cook until done.
5. 5
   Let cool, put in a container, pop it in the fridge.
6. 6
   Peel and cut up about 6 to 8 good sized potatoes.
7. 7
   Put in a pan with water and salt, bring to a boil and cook until fork tender.
8. 8
   Drain and mash the potatoes well with a fork.
9. 9
   Place in the fridge to get cold.
10. 10
    Once the potatoes are cold you can handle them.
11. 11
    Grab a hand full about the size of a golf ball.
12. 12
    Roll it in a ball, then poke a hole in the middle and start to firm a cup.
13. 13
    Put some of the picadillo mixture in the center then cup the potato up over the meat and roll into a ball.
14. 14
    Continue doing that until all the potatoes are gone.
15. 15
    To make your batter mix the flour and some salt then add the eggs and mix well.
16. 16
    It's OK if it's not perfectly smooth.
17. 17
    Heat oil in a sauce pan or deep fryer or skillet whatever you prefer.
18. 18
    Dip the potato balls in the batter and place into the oil to fry.
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    Fry until golden on all sides.
20. 20
    Let cool a minute or so, serve it up along side some meat and Beans and rice and enjoy!
21. 21
    There great on their own as well!