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Cheesy Beef and Potato Empanadas with Spicy Dipping Sauce
These empanadas are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, tender diced potatoes, red bell peppers, jalapeño, onions, cilantro, and melted cheese. They are fried to golden perfection and served with a smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet dipping sauce made from mayo, ketchup, sriracha, honey, and spices. This recipe includes detailed steps for par-cooking the potatoes, seasoning the beef filling, making the dipping sauce, assembling, and frying the empanadas for a crispy, delicious treat.
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Critical Success Points
- • Par-cook diced potatoes to ensure tender bites in filling.
- • Cook ground beef undisturbed to develop good browning and flavor.
- • Simmer filling with broth and optional green seasoning to reduce and concentrate flavors.
- • Add cheese only after filling cools to prevent premature melting.
- • Seal empanadas tightly to prevent oil leakage during frying.
- • Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for perfect frying.
Safety Warnings
- • Be careful when working with hot oil to avoid burns and oil splatter.
- • Use a thermometer to maintain correct frying temperature to prevent undercooking or burning.
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