Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Authentic Colombian Empanadas, a beloved street food that captures the essence of Colombia’s rich culinary tradition. These savory pastries feature a crispy corn dough exterior filled with a hearty blend of seasoned beef and tender potatoes, creating a mouthwatering treat perfect for any occasion. Whether served as appetizers at a gathering or enjoyed as a satisfying snack, these empanadas are sure to impress with their unique flavor profile and satisfying crunch. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you’ll find that creating these delicious empanadas at home is not only easy but also incredibly rewarding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (chuck)
- 3 russet potatoes
- 2 cups precooked corn meal (Harina PAN)
- 1/2 cup scallions (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Boil potatoes until tender, then mash. Cook steak until browned and chop into small pieces. Combine with scallions, cilantro, spices, salt, and pepper in the mashed potatoes.
- Make the dough: Mix corn meal with water, salt, and chicken bouillon. Knead until soft; adjust consistency with cornstarch if needed.
- Assemble empanadas: Roll dough into circles, fill with mixture, fold over and seal edges.
- Fry empanadas: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Colombian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg