Ajiaco Colombiano

easy prep time 30 min | cook time 1hr 30min servings 0

1 pound frozen La Fe or fresh yuca

La Fe Vegetable oil for frying Cheese Filling

1 cup La Fe mozzarella cheese, diced Meat Filling

2 tablespoons La Fe vegetable oil

1 garlic clove, minced

¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped

½ cup chopped onion

1 scallion, chopped

Salt and La Fe Black pepper to taste

½ teaspoon La Fe ground cumin

1 tablespoon La Fe tomato paste

½ pound ground beef

STEP ONE
In a large pot place the yuca, salt and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 15 minutes or until fork tender.
STEP TWO
Drain the yuca and remove any fiber from the center. Using a potato masher, mash the yuca, cover and set aside
STEP THREE
To prepare the meat filling: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, red bell pepper and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, scallions, cumin, salt, black pepper and cook for about 1 minute, stirring often.
STEP FOUR
Add the ground beef and cook until the meat is cooked through, about 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes more.
STEP FIVE
Remove from the heat, adjust the seasoning and let it cool.
STEP SIX
To make the carimañolas: Divide the yuca mixture into 10 balls. Make a hole through the center of each ball with your finger. Place about 1 tablespoon of meat or cheese filling and gently close the ball, giving an oval shape.