Empanadas Argentinas Recipe

Name: Empanadas Argentinas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon caul fat or any other type of fat; 1 pound bottom round or sirloin, hand-chopped or ground; 5 to 6 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated; 1/2 cup seedless raisins; 2 tablespoons dry oregano; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons Spanish sweet paprika; Salt and pepper; 2 roasted peppers, diced; Empanada dough discs*; 10 green olives, pitted; 3 eggs, hard boiled and sliced; Oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon caul fat or any other type of fat
1 pound bottom round or sirloin, hand-chopped or ground
5 to 6 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1/2 cup seedless raisins
2 tablespoons dry oregano
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons Spanish sweet paprika
Salt and pepper
2 roasted peppers, diced
Empanada dough discs*
10 green olives, pitted
3 eggs, hard boiled and sliced
Oil, for frying

1
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon caul fat.
2
Add the chopped meat and white scallion slices, and saute until slightly browned.
3
Add raisins and spices and cook until meat is cooked through.
4
Stir in green scallion slices and roasted peppers.
5
Let mixture cool.
6
Fill empanada discs with meat, add 1 olive and 1 slice of egg.
7
Seal the empanada.
8
Preheat oil in a deep sauce pot fitted with a frying thermometer to 375 degrees F. Deep fry the empanadas in the oil for about 3 minutes.
9
Remove from oil with slotted spoon.
10
Drain on paper towels.
11
*Available frozen at specialty markets.

735

kcal

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Carbs

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon caul fat or any other type of fat, 1 pound bottom round or sirloin, hand-chopped or ground, 5 to 6 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated, 1/2 cup seedless raisins, and more.

Yes, Empanadas Argentinas falls under the General 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.

Empanadas Argentinas

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