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Authentic Colombian Empanadas

Authentic Colombian Empanadas

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Authentic Colombian Empanadas are a delightful street food that combines crispy corn dough with a savory filling of tender beef and spices. Perfect for any occasion, these empanadas are not only easy to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to adjust the fillings to suit your taste.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 10 empanadas 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb steak (chuck)
  • 3 russet potatoes
  • 2 cups precooked corn meal (Harina PAN)
  • 1/2 cup scallions (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper (diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon neutral vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a frying pan over medium heat, add oil and sauté onions, red bell peppers, and garlic until softened. Add chopped steak and cook until browned. Stir in diced potatoes and season with spices; cook until potatoes are tender. Let cool.
  2. Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine precooked corn meal, water, salt, chicken bouillon, cornstarch, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth and pliable.
  3. Shape the Empanadas: Divide dough into golf ball-sized portions. Roll each into thin circles, fill with cooled beef mixture, fold over, and seal edges.
  4. Fry the Empanadas: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry empanadas until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Colombian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 empanada
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
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