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Venezuelan Corn Empanadas
A classic Venezuelan dish made with a crispy corn crust and filled with savory beef. Perfect for a gluten-free dinner.
⏱45 min🍽8 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 cups Corn flour
- ●1 pound Ground beef
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●2 cloves Garlic
- ●1/4 teaspoon Chili
- ●1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 cup Water
- ●1/4 cup Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix together the corn flour and salt.
- 2
Gradually add the water and mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the dough for 5 minutes and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 5
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 6
Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- 7
Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- 8
Add the chili, cumin, and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
- 9
Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
- 10
Place a spoonful of the beef mixture onto each circle.
- 11
Fold the dough in half and press the edges to seal.
- 12
Brush the tops with water and bake for 20-25 minutes.