Alcapurrias de Yuca

Name: Alcapurrias de Yuca
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh cassava, grated; 2 tbsp annatto oil; 1 tsp fine salt; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/4 cup sofrito; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 2 tbsp stuffed olives, minced; 2 cups vegetable oil

Crispy golden cassava fritters stuffed with a savory Puerto Rican ground beef picadillo filling.

50 minMediumServes 6340 cal/serving

Puerto RicanAppetizerStovetopStandardGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh cassava, grated
2 tbsp annatto oil
1 tsp fine salt
1 lb lean ground beef
1/4 cup sofrito
1/4 cup tomato sauce
2 tbsp stuffed olives, minced
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add 1 lb lean ground beef and 1/4 cup sofrito, cooking until beef is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
2

Stir 1/4 cup tomato sauce and 2 tbsp minced stuffed olives into the skillet, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened and let cool.
3

Combine 2 lbs grated fresh cassava, 2 tbsp annatto oil, and 1 tsp fine salt in a bowl to form a smooth dough masa.
4

Spread a portion of masa on parchment paper, place meat filling in the center, and fold masa over to seal into a cylinder.
5

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep pan and fry fritters for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp and golden brown.

Questions

How long does Alcapurrias de Yuca keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Alcapurrias de Yuca?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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