Cooking Times

40 min
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
75 min
Total Time

Ingredients (10 items)

2.00 cups Yellow cornmeal
masarepa
2.50 cups Warm water
1.00 lb Ground beef
lean
2.00 medium Potatoes
peeled and diced
1.00 large Onion
finely chopped
3.00 cloves Garlic
minced
1.00 tsp Ground cumin
1.00 tsp Salt
4.00 cups Vegetable oil
for frying
1.00 cup Ají sauce
for serving

Instructions (9 steps)

1
Mix cornmeal with warm water and salt until smooth dough forms.
2
Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
10 minutes
3
Cook potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
15 minutes
4
Brown beef with onion, garlic, and cumin.
10 minutes
5
Mash potatoes and mix with beef mixture.
6
Form small balls of dough, flatten into circles.
7
Place filling in center, fold and seal edges.
8
Heat oil to 350°F, fry until golden brown.
5 minutes
9
Drain on paper towels, serve with ají sauce.