Festive Empanadas
Savor the flavors of Hispanic heritage with these delectable empanadas.
Ingredients
- 2 (10-ct.) packages frozen empanada dough, thawed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onions
- 1/3 cup sliced Spanish olives, drained
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- Nonstick aluminum foil
Instructions
- Place empanada dough on counter to thaw. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan and add ground beef; cook 4–5 minutes, stirring to crumble, until no pink remains and beef is 160°F.
- Add to pan: oregano, cumin, red pepper, garlic, and onions; cook 2–3 minutes until onions have softened. Stir in olives, raisins, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper; reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside 15 minutes to cool to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Using a decorative mini cookie cutter, cut pieces from 2 empanada dough circles and set aside. Whisk egg and water until well blended.
- Line 2 baking sheets with foil; place 4 empanada dough circles on each baking sheet. Top each with 1/2 cup meat mixture; brush edges with egg wash and top with remaining 8 empanada dough circles. Crimp edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush with egg wash, then top with decorative cutouts; brush with egg wash again. Bake 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve.
Nutritional Info
Amount per 1/8 recipe serving: CALORIES 510, TOTAL FAT 17g, SAT FAT 7g, TRANS FAT 0g, CHOL 40mg, SODIUM 740mg, CARB 59g, FIBER 1g, TOTAL SUGARS 22g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), PROTEIN 17g, VIT D 0%, CALC 2%, IRON 30%, POTAS 10%
Source: Publix Aprons® recipe
