High-Protein Sweet Potato Empanadas

Steps9

1. 1

   Step 1. Add beef to crockpot

   Add the beef, beef stock, onion, garlic, cilantro, bay leaves, and seasonings to your crockpot.

   Beef stew meatBay leafPaprikaCuminOreganoSaltBlack pepper
2. 2

   Step 2. Cook beef on low

   7 h

   Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or until fork-tender.

   Beef stew meat
3. 3

   Step 3. Shred the beef

   Remove the beef and shred with two forks.

   Beef stew meat
4. 4

   Step 4. Sauté the beef filling

   Sauté diced onion, tomato, bell peppers in a little olive oil. Add the shredded beef and a little reserved cooking liquid. Cook until flavorful and not watery.

   Beef stew meat
5. 5

   Step 5. Make the dough

   For the dough, mash the cooked sweet potato, blend the cottage cheese, and combine with Harina PAN and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.

   Cornmeal
6. 6

   Step 6. Divide the dough

   Divide the dough into 8 portions and flatten each one into a circle.

7. 7

   Step 7. Fill the empanadas

   Fill some with shredded beef and others with mozzarella. Fold in half and seal the edges with a fork.

   Beef stew meat
8. 8

   Step 8. Make pico de gallo

   Prepare the pico de gallo by combining the diced tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

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   Step 9. Bake the empanadas

   25 min

   Place empanadas on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until golden brown. No flipping needed!

   No flipping needed.