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Beef Empanada Recipe

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 2705 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Filipino , Spanish , Cuban

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

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  1. Make the filing by heating 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan.
  2. Saute the onion and then add the ground black pepper.
  3. Put-in the beef and then cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the raisins, paprika, sugar, and salt. Stir and then pour-in the beef broth.
  5. Cover and then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the cover and let the liquid evaporate.
  7. Add the green peas.Stir and then cook for 2 minutes.
  8. Turn-off the heat. Set aside.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Grab about 3 tablespoons of the mixture and then shape it into a ball. do this until all the dough is consumed.
  12. Refrigerate the dough balls for about 20 to 25 minutes.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. Remove from the cooking pot and then arrange in a plate lined with paper towels. Let the excess oil drip-off.
  17. Transfer to a serving plate.
  18. Serve. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.