Empanada Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Empanada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg, beaten; 34 lb pork loin, thinly sliced; ½ teaspoon spanish paprika; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped; ½ teaspoon oregano; ½ cup pimiento, sliced; 3 onions, chopped; 3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded & chopped; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; salt & pepper; 1 lb bread dough; 1 large red pepper, chopped; 2 hard-boiled eggs

Servings: persons

1 egg, beaten
34 lb pork loin, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon spanish paprika
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon oregano
½ cup pimiento, sliced
3 onions, chopped
3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded & chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
salt & pepper
1 lb bread dough
1 large red pepper, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs

1
Put the sliced pork in a dish with paprika, 1 Tbs of the chopped garlic, oregano, salt & pepper, & let sit for 30 minutes.
2
Heat the olive oil in a pan & fry the pork very quickly, removing slices as they are browned.
3
In the same oil, saute the chopped peppers, onions & remaining garlic until softened.
4
Add the prepared tomatoes, parsley, salt & pepper & cook until the tomatoes are reduced & the sauce is very thick.
5
Divide the dough in half.
6
On a floured board, roll out to a thickness of 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
7
Line a pie pan with dough.
8
Spread this with half the prepared sauce.
9
Arrange the slices of pork loin on top & add a layer of pimentos above that.
10
Slice the boiled eggs & layer about other ingredients.
11
Spoon on the remaining sauce.
12
Roll out the rest of the dough & cover the pie.
13
Crimp the edges together & trim the excess.
14
Make a hole in the center for a steam vent.
15
Put in a medium hot oven, 375 deg, for 30 minutes.
16
Brush the top with beaten egg & bake another 15-20 minutes.
17
The crust should be golden & crispy.
18
Can be served hot or cold.

9606

kcal

Calories

559

Fat

Carbs

1053

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, beaten, 34 lb pork loin, thinly sliced, ½ teaspoon spanish paprika, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Empanada 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.

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