This empanada recipe was given to me by a visiting Argentine professor while I was studying Spanish in college. They have become a staple food in my household; they are simple to make and delicious.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound yellow onions, chopped
- 6 scallions, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 ½ tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
- 36 empanada pastry discs
- 1 egg white, beaten
Directions
Step 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, scallions, and bell pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 2
Add ground beef, oregano, salt, cayenne pepper, and cumin to the pot. Cook and stir beef until no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, then cover and place in the refrigerator until meat is completely cooled, about 1 hour.
Step 3
Remove filling from the refrigerator and transfer to a colander to drain. Return filling to the Dutch oven.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Liberally grease a baking sheet with butter.
Step 5
Place about 2 tablespoons filling into the center of empanada disk. Fold empanada in half into a crescent shape, press the edges of dough together with a fork or your fingers to seal, and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining empanadas and filling. Brush tops with egg white.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 535 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat7g | 35% |
Cholesterol49mg | 16% |
Sodium1472mg | 64% |
Total Carbohydrate66g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 16% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein23g | |
Vitamin C13mg | 65% |
Calcium37mg | 3% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium281mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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