FILLING
1
small russet potato
unpeeled
2
tablespoons
olive oil
1
pound
lean ground beef
2
medium onions, chopped
1
large green bell pepper, chopped
1/2
cup
pimiento-stuffed green olives
chopped
4
MAGGI Beef Flavor Bouillon Cubes
crushed
1
tablespoon
chili powder
1
teaspoon
ground cumin
PASTRY
4 1/2
cups
all-purpose flour
1
tablespoon
baking powder
1
teaspoon
salt
1
cup
vegetable shortening
melted
1
cup
warm milk
1
large egg
beaten
1
large egg yolk
beaten
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Spicy Cilantro Dipping Sauce (recipe follows)
FOR FILLING:
COVER potato with water in medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Grate
potato (should have 1 1/2 cups); set aside.
HEAT oil in large skillet over medium-high
heat. Add beef, onions and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes
or until beef is no longer pink. Add potato, olives, bouillon,
chili powder and cumin; cook for 3 minutes. Let cool.
FOR PASTRY:
COMBINE flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Add shortening,
milk, egg and egg yolk. Stir with a fork until dough forms a ball. Roll into twenty 1 1/2-inch
balls. Roll each ball on floured surface to 6-inch circle. Keep dough balls covered
as you work.
HEAT oil in large saucepan for frying.
TO ASSEMBLE:
PLACE 1/4 cup filling in center of each circle. Wet edges with water
and fold in half; seal edges by pinching together or crimping with fork. Fry a few empanadas at a time until golden brown or place on
baking sheets and bake in preheated 400° F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or
until golden brown. Serve warm with Spicy Cilantro Dipping Sauce.
FOR SPICY CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE:
COMBINE 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup MAGGI Seasoning Sauce, 1 to 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar and 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce in medium bowl.