My mother is from Chile and empanadas have been a staple in our household for years. I have searched and searched and never seem to find the right one, so here is our family-favorite recipe for Chilean empanadas. My mom likes to sprinkle sugar on hers, while I prefer to dip mine in a little mustard — we all have our own cravings! This recipe makes about a dozen large empanadas, depending on the size.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 1 cup shortening, melted
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Filling
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped black olives
- 3 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Directions
Step 1
Make the filling: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until onion is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pork and cook until completely browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes more. Drain fat from the skillet. Stir in raisins, olives, and hard-cooked eggs.
Step 2
Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour into the skillet and stir until liquid thickens. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Step 3
Make the dough: Whisk milk and melted shortening together in a bowl until evenly blended. Stir flour and salt together in a separate large bowl. Pour milk mixture into flour mixture; whisk until well combined and a dough forms. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 5
Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut into 12 circles with a round cookie cutter or glass. Spoon filling into the center of each circle. Fold each circle in half and press the edges with a fork to seal. Brush the tops with beaten egg. Place empanadas onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 530 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat28g | 36% |
Saturated Fat8g | 41% |
Cholesterol113mg | 38% |
Sodium653mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate54g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 9% |
Total Sugars10g | |
Protein16g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 9% |
Calcium74mg | 6% |
Iron4mg | 22% |
Potassium338mg | 7% |
*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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