Ingredients
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2
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3
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1
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1/2
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2
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1
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1
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1/2
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1
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1/4
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1
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2
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2
Directions
Empanadas Colombianas (Colombian Meat Pies), Just about every culture has a variation of a meat pie For example, Jamaican Beef Patties, Cornish Pasties, Chinese Pork Buns, Mediterranean Pide (Pita), and in the US Pot Pie Even within a region or country the ingredients vary widely This recipe is one version that my husband likes , Can you use MaSeCa to make the dough?, Thanks Ice cool kitty! That is the dough I have been looking for forever thanks a bunch!!
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Steps
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1
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Measure the Masarepa Into a Large Bowl, Add the Sazon, If Using, and Salt and Mix Well; Add the Water and Mix to Form a Dough (it Will Be a Little Wet and Rubbery); Let Stand While Filling Is Prepared. |
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2
Done
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Meanwhile, Cook the Potatoes With Water and the Bouillon Until Tender, About 10 Minutes; Drain, Mash Slightly and Set Aside. |
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3
Done
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in a Large, Heavy Skillet, Heat 1 Tablespoon Oil; Add Onion, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Garlic, Bell Pepper, and Cilantro. |
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4
Done
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Cook, Stirring Occasionally Until Tomatoes Break Down, About 15 Minutes. |
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5
Done
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Add Ground Beef, Season With Salt, Pepper, Cumin, and Sazon; Cook, Breaking Up With a Wooden Spoon, Until Browned and Fairly Dry. |
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6
Done
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Stir in Potatoes and Mix Well. |
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7
Done
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Heat Oil (at Least 2 Inches) Over Medium High Heat. |
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8
Done
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Break Off Golf Ball Sized Sections of Dough (1.5 Oz) and Roll in Your Hands Into a Ball; Place Between Plastic Wrap and Flatten With the Heel of Your Palm Into a 6 Inch Disc. |
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9
Done
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Peel Away Plastic from Top Only and Scoop Plastic and Disc Into Your Palm; Place a Heaping Tablespoon of Filling in Center Then Fold Disc and Pinch Closed; Slightly Flatten to Distribute Filling. |
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10
Done
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With a Slotted Spoon, Gently Lower Empanada Into Hot Oil and Cook 2 Minutes, Turning About Halfway Through (you'll Need to Cook in Batches); Drain on Paper Toweling. |
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11
Done
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Serve Warm or at Room Temperature With Recipe Aji (recipe #377331) or Avocado Sauce (recipe #411639) and/or Lime Wedges. |
