South American Salteñas
Bolivia's prized breakfast pastry — juicy, lightly sweet braised meat and vegetable filling sealed inside a crimped baked crust with a careful sip of savory broth.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
6 steps- 1
Make the jigote (stewed filling): Sauté the meat, aji panca, and cumin. Add the potatoes, peas, and 2 cups of beef broth. Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
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