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Colombian Empanadas
Crisp Colombian corn empanadas filled with beef, potato, onion, cumin, and tomato paste.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 3 min📖 1 min readServes 8~356 kcal🇨🇴 Colombian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 28 min cook
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- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h 3 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking28 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Masarepa or fine corn flour
- 2.4 cup(~480 ml) Warm water
General
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 450 g Ground beef
- 3 Potatoes
- 1 Onion
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Cumin
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the potatoes into small cubes and boil for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Brown the onion and ground beef in a pan for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 3
Add the potatoes, tomato paste, cumin, and half of the salt to the beef and turn for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Prepare a soft dough with the masarepa, warm water, and remaining salt.
- 5
Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a disk between plastic wrap.
- 6
Add the filling, close into half moons, and press the edges.
- 7
Fry the empanadas in hot oil for 5 minutes until golden.
5 min05:00 - 8
Transfer to paper towels and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Use plastic wrap when rolling the corn dough; if the dough cracks, the edges open during frying.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the empanadas with lemony hot sauce, finely chopped salad, and cold mineral water instead of optional ayran.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~356
kcal calories
16
g protein
42
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 47%Fat 35%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Colombian Empanadas make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Colombian Empanadas take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 28 minutes; 63 minutes in total.Is Colombian Empanadas difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Colombian Empanadas have?
Approximately 356 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 42g, fat: 14g.Is Colombian Empanadas allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Colombian Empanadas belong to?
This recipe belongs to Colombian cuisine.How many ingredients does Colombian Empanadas need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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