BEEF EMPAñADAS

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Provided by Melissa Roberts

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Yield Makes 10 empanadas

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 hard-boiled large eggs
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 pound ground beef chuck
2 tablespoons raisins
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
1 (14-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, drained, reserving 2 tablespoons juice, and chopped
1 package frozen empanada pastry disks, thawed
About 4 cups vegetable oil
a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Cut each egg crosswise into 10 thin slices.
  • Cook onion in olive oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until softened. Add garlic, cumin, and oregano and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in beef and cook, breaking up lumps with a fork, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
  • Add raisins, olives, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and tomatoes with reserved juice, then cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced but mixture is still moist, about 5 minutes. Spread on a plate to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 200°F with rack in middle.
  • Lay a large sheet of plastic wrap on a dampened work surface (to help keep plastic in place), then roll out an empanada disk on plastic wrap to measure about 6 inches. Place 3 tablespoons meat mixture on disk and top with 2 slices of egg. Moisten edges of disk with water and fold over to form a semicircle, then crimp with a fork. Make more empanadas in same manner.
  • Heat 3/4 inch vegetable oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat until it registers 360°F on thermometer. Fry empanadas, 2 or 3 at a time, turning once, until crisp and golden, 4 to 6 minutes per batch.
  • Transfer to a shallow baking pan and keep warm in oven. Return oil to 360°F between batches.

Umar Tanveer
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I'm not a big fan of empanadas, but these were surprisingly good! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I would definitely make these again.


Yousaf Puby
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These beef empanadas were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I made them for a potluck and they were a hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Cherie Campbell
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I made these beef empanadas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The filling was flavorful and the crust was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


Syed Bukhari
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These beef empanadas were easy to make and turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I served them with a side of guacamole and they were a hit with my family.


Sandy Said
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I'm not a big fan of empanadas, but these were surprisingly good! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I would definitely make these again.


urania flores
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These beef empanadas were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I made them for a potluck and they were a hit. I will definitely be making them again.


M Qasim
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I made these beef empanadas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The filling was flavorful and the crust was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


Linda Weaver
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These beef empanadas were easy to make and turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I served them with a side of salsa and they were a hit with my family.


Hira Khan
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but these empanadas were surprisingly good! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I would definitely make these again.


Ramatu Ramatu
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These beef empanadas were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I made them for a party and they were a hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Sharon Moorefield
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I made these beef empanadas for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The filling was flavorful and the crust was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


Klo Vermeer
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These beef empanadas were easy to make and turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I served them with a side of guacamole and sour cream, and they were a hit with my family.


MD MITHU RANA
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I'm not usually a fan of empanadas, but these were delicious! The beef filling was perfectly seasoned, and the crust was crispy and flaky. I'll definitely be making these again.


Gayle Carter
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These beef empanadas were a hit at my last party! The filling was flavorful and juicy, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I'll definitely be making these again.


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