Empanadas Colombianas Colombian Meat Pies

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Just about every culture has a variation of a meat pie. for example, jamaican beef patties, cornish pasties, chinese pork buns, mediterranean pide (pita), and in the us pot pie. even within a region or country the ingredients vary widely. this recipe is one version that my husband likes.

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Steps

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Measure the masarepa into a large bowl , add the sazon , if using , and salt and mix well.

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Add the water and mix to form a dough.

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Let stand while filling is prepared.

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Meanwhile , cook the potatoes with water and the bouillon until tender , about 10 minutes.

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Drain , mash slightly and set aside.

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In a large , heavy skillet , heat 1 tablespoon oil.

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Add onion , tomatoes , green onions , garlic , bell pepper , and cilantro.

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Cook , stirring occasionally until tomatoes break down , about 15 minutes.

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Add ground beef , season with salt , pepper , cumin , and sazon.

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Cook , breaking up with a wooden spoon , until browned and fairly dry.

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Stir in potatoes and mix well.

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Heat oil over medium high heat.

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Break off golf ball sized sections of dough and roll in your hands into a ball.

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Place between plastic wrap and flatten with the heel of your palm into a 6 inch disc.

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Peel away plastic from top only and scoop plastic and disc into your palm.

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Place a heaping tablespoon of filling in cente.

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Ingredients

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yellow cornmeal, hot water, sazon goya with azafran, salt, white potatoes, chicken bouillon cubes, olive oil, white onion, chopped tomato, green onion, garlic clove, fresh cilantro, red bell peppers, ground beef, salt & freshly ground black pepper, cumin, sazon goya, oil