---
title: Empanadas Colombianas (Fried Beef and Potato Turnovers)
servings: 6
prep time: 40 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/empanadas-colombianas
---

Gather @cornmeal{300%g}, @ground beef{300%g}, @ground cumin{1%tsp}, @fresh cilantro{0.5%bunch} and @sunflower oil{500%ml}.

Cook beef with hogao (@tomato{1} + @spring onion{3}) and cumin; fold into the mashed @potato{300%g}.

Knead masarepa with warm water and salt; press discs inside a cut plastic bag.

Fill, fold using the bag, and seal with a bowl-rim crimp.

Fry at 180°C until golden and blistered, ~4 minutes. ~{4%minutes}

Serve with ají: cilantro, @lime{2}, chili and minced onion in water-vinegar.