Carbonada Criolla Mini Empanadas
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Cooking:
40 min.
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Servings per container:
36
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Ingredients for - Carbonada Criolla Mini Empanadas

1. Thinly sliced beef - 1 ½ pounds
2. Whole kernel corn, undrained - 1 (15.25 ounce) can
3. Tomatoes, diced - 2 small
4. Sweet potato, diced - 1 small
5. Zucchini, diced - 1 small
6. Pear, diced - 1 small
7. Onion, diced - 1 small
8. Red bell pepper, diced - 1 small
9. Chicken bouillon granules - 2 tablespoons
10. Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
11. Minced garlic - 1 tablespoon
12. Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
13. Dried parsley - 1 teaspoon
14. Ground paprika - 1 teaspoon
15. Ground cumin - ½ teaspoon
16. Bay leaves - 2 large
17. Frozen empanada wrappers (12-ct), thawed - 3 (11.5 ounce) packages
18. Oil, or as needed - 2 cups

How to cook deliciously - Carbonada Criolla Mini Empanadas

1. Stage

Combine beef, undrained corn, tomatoes, sweet potato, zucchini, pear, onion, bell pepper, chicken bouillon, olive oil, garlic, oregano, parsley, paprika, cumin, and bay leaves in a slow cooker. Cook on High until beef is tender and vegetables are soft, 4 to 6 hours.

2. Stage

Drain liquid and allow filling to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Discard bay leaves.

3. Stage

Scoop 3 tablespoons of cooled filling into the center of an empanada wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half and press the edges together to enclose the filling. Seal by crimping the edges or pressing them together with a fork. Repeat until all empanada wrappers are filled.

4. Stage

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Without overcrowding, lower empanadas in batches into the hot oil and fry until golden, about 5 minutes, turning halfway through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain while you cook remaining batches.