How to make Beef Empanada:

• Fry the potatoes until golden brown, then set aside.
• Saute the garlic and onion for a minute, then add the beef and stir fry for a few minutes until almost fried.
• Add the bell peppers, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside and cool down completely.
• To make the dough, mix all dry ingredients together: flour, sugar and salt.
• Mix in the shortening, continue mixing until the mixture is uniform in texture.
• Mix together the eggs, vinegar and cold water. Add into the flour and shortening mixture.
• Mix together until smooth, do not knead. Then wrap in plastic sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to use.
• To make the empanada : Cut the dough into approximately 1/3 cup measure, roll like a ball.
• Flatten each ball into 5 inch diameter circle and fill the top half with 1 1/2 tablespoons beef filling.
• Fold the bottom half over and seal the edges using a fork.
• Do the same thing on the rest of the ingredients then refrigerate for few hours.
• In a deep frying pan, heat up cooking oil, and deep-fry the empanada until golden brown.