Puerto Rican Fried Meat Pies: Empanadas Recipe

Name: Puerto Rican Fried Meat Pies: Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dough; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup warm water; Filling; 1 lb browned ground beef or 1 lb cooked shredded chicken; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/8 cup sliced green olives; 1 pinch salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package sazon goya with coriander and annatto; For cooking; 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

Dough
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup warm water
Filling
1 lb browned ground beef or 1 lb cooked shredded chicken
1/2 medium onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/8 cup sliced green olives
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package sazon goya with coriander and annatto
For cooking
1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

1
DOUGH: combine all the dry ingredients in electric mixer, add all the wet ingredients. Mix for about 3 minutes until well combined. Dough will form.
2
Take it out and knead for about 3 minutes, let sit wrapped in plastic-wrap for another 15 minutes.
3
Divide into 12 pieces, then roll into 4 inch circles.
4
FILLING: Brown ground beef (drain excess grease), or saute shredded chicken in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add all the ingredients and cook for an additional 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Let cool.
5
COOKING: Preheat the oil in a frying pan at about a medium temperature. Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in the dough and seal the edges with a fork.
6
Fry for about 5 minutes on each side, then place on dish lined with paper-towels.

1409

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* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dough, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Puerto Rican Fried Meat Pies: Empanadas falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Puerto Rican Fried Meat Pies: Empanadas

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