Empanadas Colombianas (Colombian Meat Pies) Recipe

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Empanadas Colombianas (Colombian Meat Pies)
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Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the potatoes with water and the bouillon until tender, about 10 minutes; drain, mash slightly and set aside.
  3. In a large, heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil; add onion, tomatoes, green onions, garlic, bell pepper, and cilantro.
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally until tomatoes break down, about 15 minutes.
  5. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, cumin, and sazon; cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fairly dry.
  6. Stir in potatoes and mix well.
  7. Heat oil (at least 2 inches) over medium high heat.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Serve warm or at room temperature with recipe Aji (Aji (Colombian Salsa)) or Avocado Sauce (Salsa De Aguacate (Avocado Sauce)) and/or lime wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 219.41 Kcal (919 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.49g 12%
Cholesterol 28.17mg 9%
Sodium 551.49mg 23%
Potassium 326.38mg 7%
Total Carbs 26.1g 9%
Sugars 1.42g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.88g 8%
Protein 12.09g 24%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 26.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 93.97 Kcal (393 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.21g 12%
Cholesterol 12.07mg 9%
Sodium 236.21mg 23%
Potassium 139.79mg 7%
Total Carbs 11.18g 9%
Sugars 0.61g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 8%
Protein 5.18g 24%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 14%
Iron 1.1mg 15%
Calcium 11.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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