Beef/Pork Empanadas (Adopted 2006) Recipe

Name: Beef/Pork Empanadas (Adopted 2006)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup lard; 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup ice water; 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground pork; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; ⅓ cup almonds, toasted, chopped; ⅓ cup black raisins; 8 plum tomatoes; 24 serrano peppers; 2 limes, juice of; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; ⅛ teaspoon clove; ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon; egg wash

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup lard
2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup ice water
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground pork
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
⅓ cup almonds, toasted, chopped
⅓ cup black raisins
8 plum tomatoes
24 serrano peppers
2 limes, juice of
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
⅛ teaspoon clove
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
egg wash

1
FOR DOUGH:.
2
Put flour and salt in Cuisinart, pulse to combine.
3
Add cold lard and butter, pulse to form crumbs.
4
Add water and pulse until it just comes together.
5
Chill at least 30 minutes.
6
Roll out and cut out circles.
7
FILLING:.
8
Saute meat, drain fat.
9
Saute onions for 2 minutes, add garlic, almonds and raisins and saute for 2 minutes more.
10
Place tomato, chiles, lime juice, salt and pepper in blender.
11
Puree until smooth.
12
Add puree, cumin, cloves, cinnamon meat and onion to skillet.
13
Cook 5 minutes or until excess liquid evaporates.
14
Cool.
15
Fill pastry circles, fold and crimp with fork.
16
Refrigerate or freeze.
17
Bake frozen for 20 minutes at 400 degrees F.

965

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup lard, 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Beef/Pork Empanadas (Adopted 2006) 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.

Beef/Pork Empanadas (Adopted 2006)

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