Beef Turnovers (Empanadas) Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of Beef Turnovers, also known as Empanadas, with this easy-to-follow recipe. These golden brown pockets of flavor are perfect for lunch or snacks, boasting a fusion of Cuban and Caribbean influences. Prepare them in under an hour for a satisfying treat the whole family will love!
Recipe Category:
Lunch/Snacks
Keywords:
Meat, Cuban, Caribbean, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 163.8
- Fat: 11.9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8g
- Cholesterol: 38.6mg
- Sodium: 118.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 2.8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 1.2g
- Protein: 10.9g
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 sachets sazon goya with coriander and annatto
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 tsp minced garlic
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 6 empanada discos
Instructions:
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Heat Skillet:
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Brown Beef:
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
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Add Seasonings:
- Stir in sazon goya with coriander and annatto, tomato sauce, minced garlic, minced garlic clove, chopped onion, black pepper, and dried oregano.
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Simmer:
- Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes or until it thickens.
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Prepare Empanadas:
- Roll out the empanada discos to about 1/2-inch larger in diameter.
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Fill and Seal:
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture into the middle of each disc.
- Fold over the discos, moisten the edges, and seal them with a fork.
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Heat Oil:
- Heat 2-1/2 inches of oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
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Fry Empanadas:
- Cook the empanadas in batches, turning them to brown on both sides.
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Drain and Serve:
- Once golden brown, remove the empanadas from the oil and drain them on paper towels.
Enjoy these flavorful Beef Turnovers (Empanadas) hot or at room temperature, either as a delightful snack or a satisfying meal. Share them with loved ones and savor the delicious blend of spices and textures in every bite!
