Colombian Empanadas

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Colombian empanadas are a popular appetizer in colombia and are served by most colombian restaurants in the usa, best when served with aji salsa for dipping but they are still great just the way they are !!

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Steps

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Prepare the vegetables:.

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Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large stock pot.

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Add 3 minced cloves of garlic , chopped tomato , chopped green onions , chopped onion , chopped red bell pepper , chopped cilantro leaves , teaspoon of ground cumin , 1 package sazn goya con azafran.

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Sautee over medium heat , stirring until onion is very soft.

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Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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When done remove all contents from pot and set aside in a separate bowl.

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Prepare steak and potatoes:.

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In the large stock pot add 1 whole head of garlic , 1 whole onion peeled and cut in half , 1 whole tomato cut in half , 3 beef bouillon cubes , flank steak and cover with water.

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Bring to a boil , lower heat and simmer the steak until very tender.

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Peel and quarter potatoes and add to the pot , adding more water if necessary to cover the potatoes.

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Simmer until potatoes are very tender.

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Remove pot from heat and let the meat and potatoes cool in the broth.

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Remove the meat from the broth and slice into 1 c.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, garlic cloves, tomatoes, red bell pepper, green onions, onion, cilantro leaf, salt and pepper, ground cumin, sazon goya with azafran, yellow potatoes, flank steak, beef bouillon cubes, garlic, yellow masarepa, sugar, butter, broth, hot water