Pork Picadillo Empanadas Recipe

Name: Pork Picadillo Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Dash of cloves; 3/4 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/3 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash of cloves
3/4 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup raisins
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained

1
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeno; saute 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in chili powder and next 4 ingredients (through cloves); cook 1 minute. Add pork; saute 5 minutes or until pork is browned on all sides. Stir in raisins, tomato paste, salt, and tomatoes. Reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates. Cool slightly.
2
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
3
Place the Savory Cornmeal-Whole Wheat Dough circles on lightly floured surface. Spoon 1/4 cup pork mixture into center of each circle. Fold dough over filling; press edges together with a fork or fingers to seal. Place empanadas on large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pierce the top of each once with a fork. Bake at 425u00b0 for 18 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons canola oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Pork Picadillo Empanadas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Pork Picadillo Empanadas

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