Beef Empanada Recipe
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Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.
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Ingredients
Filling ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef 85% lean
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1 yellow onion minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Dough ingredients:
- 3 cups AP flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cut into 8 parts
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 6 tablespoons ice cold water
- 3 cups cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Make the filing by heating 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan.
- Saute the onion and then add the ground black pepper.
- Put-in the beef and then cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the raisins, paprika, sugar, and salt. Stir and then pour-in the beef broth.
- Cover and then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the cover and let the liquid evaporate.
- Add the green peas.Stir and then cook for 2 minutes.
- Turn-off the heat. Set aside.
- Prepare the dough by placing the salt, AP flour, baking powder, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Use a wire whisk to mix the ingredients.
- Put the butter pieces in the mixing bowl along with the cold water. Mix using a pastry blender. If you don't have one, use 2 kitchen knives instead. You should mix like you are cutting the dough in several pieces.
- Grab about 3 tablespoons of the mixture and then shape it into a ball. do this until all the dough is consumed.
- Refrigerate the dough balls for about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Flatten the dough ball by gently pressing the center with your hand against a clean flour-dusted flat surface. Use a rolling pin to spread the dough and make a flat circle about 4 to 5 inches in diameter.
- Arrange about 4 to 5 tablespoons of filling in the middle of the dough. Lock the edges by folding or by pressing the tip of a fork in both sides.
- Meanwhile, heat about 2 to 3 cups of oil in a cooking pot. Deep fry the empanadas for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the color turns golden brown.
- Remove from the cooking pot and then arrange in a plate lined with paper towels. Let the excess oil drip-off.
- Transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve. Share and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4g
Calories
2705kcal
(135%)
Carbohydrates
101g
(34%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
245g
(377%)
Saturated Fat
51g
(255%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
52g
Monounsaturated Fat
133g
Trans Fat
4g
Cholesterol
203mg
(68%)
Sodium
1077mg
(45%)
Potassium
730mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1682IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2705 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 2705kcal | 135% |
| Carbohydrates | 101g | 34% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 245g | 377% |
| Saturated Fat | 51g | 255% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 52g | 306% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 133g | 665% |
| Trans Fat | 4g | 200% |
| Cholesterol | 203mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 1077mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 730mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1682IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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