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Colombian beef and potato empanadas

6

Points®

Total time: 1 hr 57 min • Prep: 45 min • Cook: 42 min • Serves: 12 • Difficulty: Easy

Colombian empanadas go heavy on the spices, which make them extra good. Using frozen dough is the key shortcut in this recipe.

Ingredients

Olive oil

1 tbsp(s)

Bulgogi (beef stir fry)

¾ pound(s), strips, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Onion

1 medium, cut into 1/4-inch dice

Yukon gold potato

1 medium, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice

Plum tomato

1 large, halved, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice

Garlic

3 clove(s), large, minced

Chili powder

2 tsp(s)

Ground cumin

2 tsp(s)

Kosher salt

½ tsp(s), or to taste

Cilantro

⅓ cup(s), chopped fresh

Goya Discos para empanada dough

12 item(s), or other brand, thawed

Egg

1 large, lightly beaten

Fat free salsa

2 cup(s)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 200°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

To make empanada filling, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion and cook, stirring, until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add potato and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until potato is almost tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until potato is fork-tender, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer to medium bowl an stir in cilantro. Let cool.

3

For each empanada, mound 2 tablespoons filling along middle of each dough disk. Fold in half to form half-moon shape and press edges together to seal. Roll edge to form 1/2-inch rim; crimp with fork. Place on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.

4

Line bottom of 6- to 8-quart air fryer basket with parchment paper, slightly smaller than basket. Depending on air fryer settings, preheat to 360°F or 370°F for 3 minutes.

5

Place 4 empanadas in prepared basket. Brush tops with beaten egg. Air fry 8 minutes. Turn empanadas over and brush with egg. Air fry until golden brown and firm, about 6 minutes longer. Place on wire rack and keep warm in oven. Air fry remaining empanadas. Serve warm with aji picante sauce.

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Per serving: 1 empanada and about 2 1/2 tablespoons sauce

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