Empanadas(Ecuadorian Meat Turnover) Recipe

Name: Empanadas(Ecuadorian Meat Turnover)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks; 5 c. flour; 1 Tbsp. baking powder; 1/2 c. oil; 1 1/2 c. warm water; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1/2 to 3/4 lb. ground beef, browned and drained; 1 small onion, chopped and cooked; 2 to 3 carrots, chopped fine and cooked; white cheese; cooking oil for frying

Servings: persons

6 egg yolks
5 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 c. oil
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 to 3/4 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
1 small onion, chopped and cooked
2 to 3 carrots, chopped fine and cooked
white cheese
cooking oil for frying

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["Mix eggs and oil together.", "Add flour and baking powder. Mix well.", "Add 1 1/2 cups warm water with salt dissolved in it. Put this with flour mixture.", "See if you need more flour or more water.", "Let rise for at least 15 minutes.", "Cover with a towel. Meanwhile, brown hamburger meat and onions.", "Drain.", "Cook carrots.", "Mix with ground meat and onions.", "Cheese can be used separately in empanadas if desired.", "Roll out dough and cut into ""turnover"" size.", "Fill with a tablespoon or so of meat mixture. Seal edge with crimped design or press with fork tines.", "Fry in cooking oil.", "Turn when browned, being careful not to open up and spill filling.", "Ready when completely golden brown.", "Drain on paper towels."]

1633

kcal

Calories

Fat

238

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 egg yolks, 5 c. flour, 1 Tbsp. baking powder, 1/2 c. oil, and more.

Yes, Empanadas(Ecuadorian Meat Turnover) 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.

Empanadas(Ecuadorian Meat Turnover)

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