"Rellenos de Papa are popular in many Spanish-speaking countries. They're made with mashed potatoes and a flavorful meat filling...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 pounds (1.1 kilograms) russet potatoes (peeled)
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1 large egg (lightly beaten)
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2 tablespoons (8 grams) cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon bijol (or sazón or saffron, optional)
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1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (or other ground meat (see note))
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1 small green bell pepper (diced (about 1 cup or 135 grams))
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1 small white onion (diced (1 cup or 130 grams))
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4 cloves (2 teaspoons or 10 grams) garlic (minced)
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1/2 cup (130 grams) sofrito
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1 1/2 teaspoons (3 grams) adobo seasoning
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1 1/2 teaspoons (3 grams) sazón
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1 teaspoon (2 grams) granulated garlic
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1 teaspoon (2 grams) onion powder
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3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
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1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 8-ounce can (227 grams) no-salt added tomato sauce
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10 olives (sliced (or 1 tablespoon/11 grams sliced olives))
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1 teaspoon capers
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1/4 cup (16 grams) cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon bijol (or saffron, optional)
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oil for frying