Dominican beef empanadas

1. 1

   marinate beef with chopped garlic, salt,pepper,diced green pepper, oregano,and diced onion for atleast 15 mins

2. 2

   heat pan on medium heat and cook mixture thoroughly for 45 minutes

3. 3

   during the 45 minutes, remove fat from mixture with spoon

4. 4

   add tomato paste to the mixture and continue to cook for 10 minutes or until completely incorporated

5. 5

   turn off the stove and add the raisins and mix; optional add three diced hard-boiled eggs instead of raisins.

6. 6

   thaw package of puff pastry to room temperature.

7. 7

   scoope 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture into the middle of the pastry

8. 8

   dip your finger in water and wet the edge of the pastry.

9. 9

   folder the pastry over , making an empanada , and press the corners with a fork.

10. 10

    pre-heat oven to 350F

11. 11

    put empanadas on an oiled baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.