New Mexican Style Stuffed Potato Dumplings

Ingredients

In this New Mexican adaptation of Kartacze, we incorporate the vibrant flavors of New Mexican cuisine. The traditional Polish dish is transformed by adding a spicy filling made with ground beef, onions, garlic, and New Mexican spices. The dumplings are then served with a zesty tomato sauce, which complements the flavors and adds a tangy element to the dish. We alse have the original recipe for Kartacze, so you can check it out.

• 4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed 4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g) 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
• 1/2 pound ground beef (225g) 1/2 pound ground beef (225g)
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup tomato sauce (240ml) 1 cup tomato sauce (240ml)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil

Nutrition

• Calories: 380 kcal / 1590 KJ
• Fat: 15g (Saturated Fat: 5g)
• Carbohydrates: 40g (Sugar: 4g)
• Protein: 20g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes and flour. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
2. 2.
   In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
3. 3.
   Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
4. 4.
   Take a small portion of the potato dough and flatten it in your hand. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center and fold the dough over to seal the filling. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
5. 5.
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling water and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
6. 6.
   In a separate saucepan, heat the tomato sauce over low heat until warmed through.
7. 7.
   Serve the stuffed potato dumplings with the tomato sauce drizzled on top.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Potatoes — Make sure to use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the best texture.
• Ground beef — Opt for lean ground beef to reduce the fat content of the dish.
• New Mexican spices — Adjust the amount of spices according to your preferred level of heat.

Tips & Tricks

• To save time, you can prepare the potato dough and filling in advance and assemble the dumplings just before cooking.
• Serve the stuffed potato dumplings with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole for added creaminess.
• If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of chili powder and cumin in the filling.

Serving advice

Serve the New Mexican Style Stuffed Potato Dumplings as a main course with a side of Mexican rice and a fresh salad.

Presentation advice

Arrange the stuffed potato dumplings on a plate, drizzle the tomato sauce on top, and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for a pop of color.