Empanadas Colombianas (Colombian Meat Pies)
Empanadas Colombianas are a traditional dish from Colombia, consisting of savory meat pies made with a flaky crust and filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, and spices.
Ingredients
Meat Filling
- 500g ground beef
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Pastry Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup shortening, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup cold water
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
Empanadas Colombianas Sauce (optional)
Mix the following:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Recipe Steps
1. Prepare the Pastry Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add shortening and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together in a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the Meat Filling
In a large pan over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Add chopped onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Assemble the Empanadas
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled pastry dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm). Cut into circles using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass. Spoon a tablespoon of meat filling onto one half of each circle, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
4. Fold and Seal the Empanadas
Fold the other half of the dough over the
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