Colombian Beef Empanadas with Hogao! Cocinando con Luna

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while ground pork is often less expensive.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content; all-purpose flour is more accessible.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potato adds nutrients while mashed cauliflower is lower in carbs.

Boil the potatoes until tender.

Cook the meat until browned.

Mash the boiled potatoes.

Mix the mashed potatoes with the cooked meat.

Prepare the masa using water, salt, and cornmeal; let it rest for 20 minutes.

Use a plastic bag to form the empanada wrappers.

Cut the wrappers using a round bowl.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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