Colombian Empanadas Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while margarine can be more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while mashed cauliflower is lower in carbs.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber, while corn flour is often less costly.

Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.

Drain and mash the potatoes until smooth.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and ground beef; cook until beef is browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Stir in mashed potatoes and cilantro; season with salt and pepper to taste.

Let the filling cool slightly before assembling empanadas.

Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut circles from the dough using a large glass or cutter.

Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges to seal.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry empanadas in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.

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