Bay Ridge Empanadas Recipe

Name: Bay Ridge Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 12 lb ground beef; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon curry powder; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon allspice; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 pinch kosher salt; 1 pinch cinnamon; 1 pinch ground pepper; ½ cup frozen corn, defrosted; ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon sazon seasoning; 12 empanada wrappers (6 inches); 1 egg, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 lb ground beef
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch ground pepper
½ cup frozen corn, defrosted
½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sazon seasoning
12 empanada wrappers (6 inches)
1 egg, lightly beaten

1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2
When warm, add onion and saute until softened, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and saute an additional minute.
4
Stir in the beef, cumin, curry, chili powder, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
5
Saute, stirring often, until the beef is browned, about 10 minutes.
6
Add the corn and cheddar, set aside and cool.
7
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
8
Melt the butter with the sazon powder.
9
Stir well to combine.
10
Working with one wrapper at a time, scoop 2 heaping tablespoons of the filling into the center of the wrapper.
11
Brush the edges of the dough between beaten egg, then fold the dough over to form a half moon, pressing the air out with your fingertips.
12
Use the tines of a fork to pinch and seal the edges, creating a border about 1 inch wide.
13
Repeat with remaining wrappers.
14
Transfer to a baking sheet lines with parchment paper.
15
Using a pastry brush, coat the tops with the melted butter.
16
Bake according to dough package, or until puffed and lightly browned (about 20 minutes).

3927

kcal

Calories

295

Fat

Carbs

245

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 12 small onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 12 lb ground beef, and more.

Yes, Bay Ridge Empanadas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bay Ridge Empanadas

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