Meat Filled Empanadas Recipe

Name: Meat Filled Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large Spanish onions, minced; 2 pounds ground beef; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 cup canned, peeled tomatoes; 1/2 cup green cocktail olives (pimento filled), whole; 1/4 cup black currants; 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 5 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 1 egg, beaten; 1/3 cup dry white wine

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large Spanish onions, minced
2 pounds ground beef
4 cloves garlic, crushed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup canned, peeled tomatoes
1/2 cup green cocktail olives (pimento filled), whole
1/4 cup black currants
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
5 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup dry white wine

1
Empanada Dough: Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor.
2
Cut in shortening, mixture should be sandy.
3
Add the egg and wine, pulse until dough comes together in a ball.
4
The dough should be pliable; if not add more wine.
5
Assembly: Separate the dough into 3 balls.
6
Roll the first ball out until it is 1/4 inch thick.
7
With a 6-inch round cutter, cut circles out of all the dough.
8
Remove the edges and save for the next roll.
9
Fill each circle with about 2 1/2 tablespoons in the center of the dough.
10
Dip a small brush in room temperature water, run the brush around the edge of the dough.
11
Close 1 side to the other forming a half moon shape.
12
Close the edges pressing lightly with the back of a fork.
13
In a deep saute pan, heat 4 to 5 inches of canola oil on medium high heat to 360 degrees F. Add the empanadas turn over constantly until golden.
14
Remove and drain on paper towels.
15
Serve immediately.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large Spanish onions, minced, 2 pounds ground beef, 4 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Meat Filled 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.

Meat Filled Empanadas

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