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Empanadillas
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Empanadillas

Taste the rich flavors of Spain with these bold and flaky baked Empanadillas!

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 217 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water cold
  • 1 onion diced, large
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 pound ground beef lean
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika sweet
  • 2 tomato diced, medium
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley minced
  • 1/4 cup green olives chopped
  • 1 egg beaten for egg wash, large

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, water, and salt. Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
  2. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper until soft.
  4. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until beef is browned.
  5. Stir in tomatoes and garlic, cooking until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in olives and parsley.
  7. Divide dough into pieces, roll out, and fill with beef mixture.
  8. Fold dough over filling, seal edges, and brush with egg wash.
  9. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Information

Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 263mg (11%) Potassium 191mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 640IU (13%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 263mg 11%
Potassium 191mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 640IU 13%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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