CHORIZO AND REFRIED BEAN EMPANADAS
These savory Mexican pastries are stuffed with spicy chorizo and traditional frijoles de la olla or pinto beans. Make ahead and freeze for later.
Provided by Yvette Marquez
Categories Entree
Time 1h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To make dough, in medium bowl, stir together flour, sugar and salt. Using fingers, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Add egg; stir until dough comes together.
- Place dough on work surface; shape dough into thick disk. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.
- While dough is chilling, in 10-inch skillet, cook and mash chorizo over low heat 6 to 8 minutes or until it begins to brown. Add frijoles de la olla with the liquid; cook over medium heat. While beans are boiling, mash with potato masher. Continue to cook until beans form a thick paste, about 10 minutes.
- To assemble and bake empanadas, heat oven to 350°F. On lightly floured work surface, roll out chilled dough with rolling pin until about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out disks with bowl or cookie cutter 3 to 4 inches round.
- Place 2 tablespoons bean mixture on 1 half of 1 dough disk. Fold dough over to cover filling; seal edge by pressing down with fork. (This also makes for a pretty pattern when baked.) Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Pierce top of each empanada with fork to allow steam to escape during baking. (See Tip about freezing unbaked empanadas.)
- Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Arrange fresh or frozen empanadas on cookie sheet.
- Bake on middle rack in oven 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. If after 15 minutes, bottoms of empanadas are starting to brown, move cookie sheet to top oven rack and continue to bake for last 5 minutes.
- Serve empanadas warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate any leftover baked empanadas for a few days; reheat in a toaster oven or bake at 350°F for 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
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Kia Sterling
[email protected]These empanadas were delicious, but they were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Myriam Darine
[email protected]I've made these empanadas several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.
67_kurdish man
[email protected]These empanadas were easy to make and they turned out great! I used a store-bought dough to save time and they still came out delicious.
Joynal Abdin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chorizo, but I loved these empanadas. The refried beans and cheese balanced out the spice of the chorizo perfectly.
Kamga Kwankam
[email protected]These empanadas were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious!
Ugochi Uzoigwe
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but my empanadas didn't turn out as good as I expected. The dough was too thick and the filling was bland.
Adrian Kenon
[email protected]These empanadas were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best empanadas he's ever had.
Karna Ale
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these empanadas would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious! The chorizo and refried beans were a great combination and the dough was perfect.
Sibongile Mavuso
[email protected]These empanadas were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the dough was crispy. I would definitely make them again.
Ocean Stewart
[email protected]I love these empanadas! The chorizo and refried beans are a great combination and the dough is always perfect. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.
Towaare Potuo
[email protected]These empanadas were easy to make and turned out great! The chorizo and refried beans were a delicious combination and the dough was flaky and crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Masline Lubin
[email protected]I made these empanadas for dinner last night and they were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the dough was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Waheed khan Khan
[email protected]These empanadas were a hit at my party! The combination of chorizo and refried beans was delicious, and the empanada dough was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.