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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks » Carimañolas De Carne Y De Queso (meat And Cheese Stuffed Yuca)

    Carimañolas de Carne y de Queso (Meat and Cheese Stuffed Yuca)

    Nov 11, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 22 Comments

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    Carimañola is a yuca fritter stuffed with meat or cheese popular in Colombia, especially in the Caribbean region of the country. Carimañolas de Carne y Queso are a delicious appetizer.

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    What is Carimañola?

    Carimañola is a traditional dish from the Caribbean region of Colombia. It is a yuca fritter stuffed with meat, or cheese for a great vegetarian version. This dish is also popular in Panamá. Like many traditional dishes there are many variations and recipes in every family.

    I usually don’t like to eat fried food, but once in a while I crave my Colombian fritters. Since I have to blog about Colombian cuisine, which includes all these fantastic fritters, I have the perfect excuse to eat them. 🙂 Carimañolas are delicious with suero Costeño or  ají! Try them.

    Carimañolas Ingredients

    You can find the complete list of ingredients and directions in the printable recipe card below.

    Yuca: Frozen or fresh yuca work for this recipe. I like to keep bags frozen yuca in my house, because it's already peeled and ready to go.

    Oil: I recommend using vegetable or canola oil for frying.

    Spices: Cumin, salt and pepper.

    Cheese: I like to use whole milk mozzarella cheese.

    Vegetables: Garlic, red bell pepper, onion and scallions.

    Flavor: Tomato paste.

    Beef: Good quality ground beef.

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    Carimañolas de Carne y de Queso Recipe

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 21 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 231 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ pound frozen or fresh yuca
    • Vegetable oil for frying
    • Salt

    Cheese Filling:

    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese diced

    Beef Filling:

    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • ¼ cup red bell pepper chopped
    • ½ cup chopped onion
    • 1 scallion chopped
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • ½ pound ground beef

    Instructions
     

    Yuca Dough:

    • In a large pot place the yuca, salt and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 15 minutes or until fork tender.
    • Drain the yuca and remove any fiber from the center. Using a potato masher, mash the yuca, cover and set aside.

    To prepare the Meat Filling:

    • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, red bell pepper and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, scallions, cumin, salt, black pepper and cook for about 1 minute, stirring often.
    • Add the ground beef and cook until the meat is cooked trough, about 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes more.
    • Remove from the heat, adjust the seasoning and let it cool.

    To make the Carimañolas:

    • Divide the yuca mixture into 10 balls. Make a hole through the center of each ball with your finger. Place about 1 tablespoon of meat or cheese filling and gently close the ball, giving an oval shape.
    • In a large pot heat the vegetable oil and heat to 350° F. Add the carimañolas to hot oil and cook about 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown, turning them often.
    • Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with ají.

    Notes

    *You can keep carimañolas in the refrigerator for 1 day (uncooked) and in the freezer (in an airtight container) for up to three months.
    *Leftover cooked carimañolas will last in the fridge for up to three days. You can reheat them in a hot oven (375°F) for about 15 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 108mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Danielle

      September 09, 2009 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      oh wow do those look good.

      Reply
    2. Claudia Medeiros

      September 09, 2009 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      Sure I'll try them ! Thanks for sharing this recipe 🙂

      Reply
    3. Melanie

      September 09, 2009 at 11:51 am

      5 stars
      I love your recipes!!

      Reply
    4. Lynda

      September 09, 2009 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      I've never eaten yucca, but the filling alone sounds so tasty! I try not to eat to many fried foods too. My neighbor has a yucca plant in his front yard; I wonder if he'd miss it! Kidding, I'm just kidding!

      Reply
    5. Joan Nova

      September 09, 2009 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Erica -- I bet after step #6 you could do these in the oven with similar results.

      Reply
      • Anonymous

        August 28, 2022 at 5:03 pm

        did you try it? Was it good?

        Reply
    6. Oysterculture

      September 09, 2009 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my, another winner to add to my list for a weeklong Columbian feast - I let my husband know my intentions and he is very excited! /Thanks for the insipiration

      Reply
    7. BAKING is my ZeN

      September 09, 2009 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely a keeper! I want to make them NOW! But it's almost midnight. So, I have to wait for another day. I love Yuca!

      Reply
    8. Kim

      September 09, 2009 at 10:38 pm

      5 stars
      Wow- these look to die for - delicious : )

      Reply
    9. Natasha - 5 Star Foodie

      September 09, 2009 at 11:33 pm

      5 stars
      Those yuca fritters are just scrumptious! Love the filling with meat & cheese!

      Reply
    10. Sophie

      September 10, 2009 at 2:58 am

      5 stars
      Waw!!! These stuffed balls look truly fabulous!! I so want to savour at least 3 of them!

      Yummie!

      Again congrats on your award!! You deserve it!

      Reply
    11. Mistli

      September 11, 2009 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      I made these last night & they were delicious!!! I absolutely LOVE Colombian food 🙂

      Reply
      • Erica

        September 11, 2009 at 3:53 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Mistli,

        Thank you for your feedback!

        Reply
    12. nora@ffr

      September 11, 2009 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      delicious!! love the stuffings in it!!
      cheers!!

      Reply
    13. Erica

      September 18, 2009 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you all so much for your comments!!!!!

      Reply
    14. DONNA

      July 18, 2010 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      OH MY GOSH YOU HAVE SAVE ME A LOT OF MONEY MY KIDS EATS THESE OFTEN THANK A LOT .

      Reply
    15. Virginia

      July 19, 2011 at 1:35 am

      5 stars
      Hi, I was gifted with two bags of Toasted Manioc Flour today. I see this recipe uses fresh Yucca. Do you have any recipes for Toasted Manioc Flour? There has got to be more then one way to use this. The only recipe I can find is for Farofa.

      Reply
    16. djerome

      March 19, 2012 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      I'm from the Caribbean region of Colombia, and trust me, the carimañolas would taste much better if you add minced garlic to the yuca dough and mix thoroughly. Mmm...Yummy!!!

      Reply
    17. Yi

      September 24, 2012 at 10:07 pm

      5 stars
      Carimanolas!!!! My mother used to make these all the time. I had forgotten how to make them. Thank you! I love your recipes, they remind me of my mami and make me laugh out loud and cry at the same time.

      Reply
    18. Ari

      January 31, 2013 at 10:53 pm

      5 stars
      I am from Panama and we eat carimanolas all the time....I have never thought it was so easy to make them without the molino...thanks for your recipes...even though they are from Colombia they remind me so much of my country food, which always I wanted to make so bad, but I was lost either in translation or cooking methods. Thanks again!!!

      Reply
    19. Rae Anne Ospina

      December 22, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      5 stars
      Last time I made them, most of them exploded while frying. Hot oil, yuca, and stuffing all over the stove, cupboards , floor, even hit the ceiling and of course me. Any idea what want wrong?

      Reply

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