Best Beef Empanadas Recipe

Name: Best Beef Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: EMPANDADA DOUGH:; 5 c flour, sifted with; 2 t salt; 2 sticks cold unsalted butter; 1/2 c cold water; 2T white vinegar; 2 eggs + 1 egg for brushing; BEEF FILLING:; 1 lb lean ground beef; 4 oz bacon, minced or 2-3 skinned Italian sausages; 1 onion, minced; 1 red pepper, chopped; 3 lg. potatoes, fine cubed; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1c frozen peas; 4 scallions, minced; 1/2 c cilantro, minced; 1/4 c chipotle salsa; 1 t ground chile pasilla (not as spicy as chile powder); 2 T ground cumin; 2 T adobo powder; 1 t turmeric; 1 t smoked paprika; 1 c grated cheddar or colby jack cheese

Servings: persons

EMPANDADA DOUGH:
5 c flour, sifted with
2 t salt
2 sticks cold unsalted butter
1/2 c cold water
2T white vinegar
2 eggs + 1 egg for brushing
BEEF FILLING:
1 lb lean ground beef
4 oz bacon, minced or 2-3 skinned Italian sausages
1 onion, minced
1 red pepper, chopped
3 lg. potatoes, fine cubed
4 cloves garlic, minced
1c frozen peas
4 scallions, minced
1/2 c cilantro, minced
1/4 c chipotle salsa
1 t ground chile pasilla (not as spicy as chile powder)
2 T ground cumin
2 T adobo powder
1 t turmeric
1 t smoked paprika
1 c grated cheddar or colby jack cheese

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["MAKE DOUGH:", "Rub butter into flour & salt; beat eggs with water and vinegar, pour into flour mixture and combine with fork just until ragged; knead lightly into ball. Form 2 rectangular patties, wrap in plastic and chill while you make filling:", "", "FILLING:", "Brown beef in large skillet with bacon, adding veggies in order listed until cooked to tenderness (potatoes will remain a little crisp). Add salsa and spices, stir and cook a couple of minutes to blend, then remove from heat and mix in cheese.", "", "Make 16 balls out of each dough patty, roll out into 6"" discs on floured surface and fill with 1/3 c. filling; fold over and crimp like pie crust. Brush with egg beaten with a little water, then ventilate with fork. Bake @350 until deep golden brown (35 minutes or so).", "", "Serve hot, wrapped in a towel-lined basket, with salsa verde and a big salad."]

2732

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

310

Carbs

103

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: EMPANDADA DOUGH:, 5 c flour, sifted with, 2 t salt, 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Best Beef Empanadas 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.

Best Beef Empanadas

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