Colombian Empanadas (Empanadas Colombianas)

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Colombian Empanadas (Empanadas Colombianas)
Colombian Empanadas (Empanadas Colombianas)
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Empanadas come in all shapes and sizes! Many Latin American countries have their own version of this empanadas recipe. One country in particular that makes the tasty treat is Colombia, where it’s been a tradition for decades. Try this Colombian Empanadas recipe at your next family gathering, they will love them.

Empanadas Colombianas

Colombian Empanadas (Empanadas Colombianas)

Recipe Author : Mike Gonzalez
These delicious fritters are made with shredded pork and beef. Serve them with ají and lime wedges on the side.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 20 empanadas

Ingredients
  

Dough or Masa

  • 1 ½ cups precooked yellow cornmeal masarepa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ tbsp sazon Goya with azafran
  • ½ tsp salt

Filling

  • 2 cups peeled and diced white potatoes
  • 1 chicken or vegetable bouillon tablet
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped white onions
  • 1 cup chopped tomato
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 1 chopped garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro
  • 2 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ pound ground pork and beef

Instructions
 

To prepare the dough:

  • Place the masarepa in a large bowl. Add the sazon Goya and salt and stir to mix well. Add the water and oil and mix to form dough. Pat the dough into a ball and knead for 2 minutes or until smooth. Cover with plastic and set aside for 20 minutes.

To make the filling:

  • Cook the potatoes in a pot with water and the bouillon tablet for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and gently mash the potatoes. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy skillet. Add the onion and cook over medium-low heat stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, green onions, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro, salt and black pepper. Cook for about 15 minutes.
  • Add the ground pork and beef. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, for 10 to 15 minutes or until the mixture is fairly dry.
  • Transfer the meat mixture to the mashed potatoes bowl and mix well to combine.

Put it together:

  • Break small portions of the dough, about 1 ½ tablespoons each one, and form each portion into a ball by rolling between the palms of your hands.
  • Place the balls of dough between two pieces of plastic and roll each out very thinly to form a circle. Remove the top plastic and place 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of each.
  • Then using the plastic underneath, fold the dough over to enclose the filling, forming a half circle. Tightly seal the edges by crimping with the tines of a fork.
  • Fill a large pot with vegetable oil and heat over medium heat to 360° F.
  • Carefully place 3 or 4 empanadas at the time in the heated oil and fry for about 2 minutes until golden on all sides.
  • Using a slotted spoon transfer the empanadas to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with ají and lime on the side.

Notes

For the vegetarian version of this Colombian Empanadas recipe, follow all the instructions and just omitting the beef and pork.
Keyword Beef, Pork
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