Fried Empanadas Recipe

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Fried Empanadas
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  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender, or pinching into small pieces using your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Use a fork to stir in water a few tablespoons at a time, until the mixture forms a ball. Pat into a ball, and flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender. Crumble in the beef, and season with salt, paprika, cumin and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is browned. Drain excess grease, and stir in the raisins and vinegar. Refrigerate until chilled, then stir in the hard-cooked eggs.
  3. Form the dough into 2 inch balls. On a floured surface, roll each ball out into a thin circle. Spoon some of the meat mixture onto the center, then fold into half-moon shapes. Seal edges by pressing with your fingers.
  4. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Place one or two pies into the fryer at a time. Cook for about 5 minutes, turning once to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels, and serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 6344.13 Kcal (26562 kJ)
Calories from fat 4991.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 554.56g 853%
Cholesterol 397.38mg 132%
Sodium 2117.31mg 88%
Potassium 1955.15mg 42%
Total Carbs 254.94g 85%
Sugars 2.65g 11%
Dietary Fiber 14.88g 60%
Protein 102.39g 205%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 14.8mg 82%
Calcium 190mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 447.32 Kcal (1873 kJ)
Calories from fat 351.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.1g 853%
Cholesterol 28.02mg 132%
Sodium 149.29mg 88%
Potassium 137.86mg 42%
Total Carbs 17.98g 85%
Sugars 0.19g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 60%
Protein 7.22g 205%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 8%
Iron 1mg 82%
Calcium 13.4mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 172.3
    Points
  • 178
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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