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Rellenos de Papa (Picadillo-Stuffed Potato Fritters) -

"Rellenos de Papa are popular in many Spanish-speaking countries. They're made with mashed potatoes and a flavorful meat filling...."

INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 pounds (1.1 kilograms) russet potatoes (peeled)
1 large egg (lightly beaten)
2 tablespoons (8 grams) cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon bijol (or sazón or saffron, optional)
1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (or other ground meat (see note))
1 small green bell pepper (diced (about 1 cup or 135 grams))
1 small white onion (diced (1 cup or 130 grams))
4 cloves (2 teaspoons or 10 grams) garlic (minced)
1/2 cup (130 grams) sofrito
1 1/2 teaspoons (3 grams) adobo seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons (3 grams) sazón
1 teaspoon (2 grams) granulated garlic
1 teaspoon (2 grams) onion powder
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 8-ounce can (227 grams) no-salt added tomato sauce
10 olives (sliced (or 1 tablespoon/11 grams sliced olives))
1 teaspoon capers
1/4 cup (16 grams) cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon bijol (or saffron, optional)
oil for frying
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