Beef And Olive Empanadas Recipe

Name: Beef And Olive Empanadas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb grnd beef; 2 lrg red onions, thinly sliced or possibly coarsely minced; 1 lrg red bell pepper, julienned or possibly coarsely minced; 4 x bay leaves; 3 Tbsp. beef base, see note; 1/2 c. minced pimiento-stuffed olives; 1/4 c. golden brown raisins; 1 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 pkt discos de empanadas, thawed, see note Peanut oil

Servings: persons

1
For filling, cook beef, onions, bell peppers and bay leaves in medium saucepan over medium heat till beef is no longer pink and vegetables are soft, about 5 min.
2
Add in beef base, olives, raisins, cumin and salt.
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Simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 min.
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Remove from heat; drain completely in colander.
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Let cold.
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For empanadas, fill each pastry round with heaping Tbsp.
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beef mix.
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Fold pastry over into half-moon shape and crimp edges together tightly.
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Pour oil to depth of at least 2 inches in large, heavy skillet or possibly Dutch oven; heat to 350 degrees.
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Fry empanadas, several at a time, without crowding pan, till golden on each side, about 4 min.
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Drain on paper towels.
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* Note: Beef base can be purchased at specialty stores or possibly reduce 1/3 c. beef broth to about 3 Tbsp.. Discos de empanadas are pastry rounds available in ethnic markets.
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Traditional pastry crust, cut into 5 inch rounds, may be substituted.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb grnd beef, 2 lrg red onions, thinly sliced or possibly coarsely minced, 1 lrg red bell pepper, julienned or possibly coarsely minced, 4 x bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Beef And Olive Empanadas Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!