Ground Beef Empanadas Recipe

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Ground Beef Empanadas
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Ingredients:

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium pimento, chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste , aadd
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt and pepper , to taste
  • vegetable oil , as needed for frying

Directions:

  1. In a large saute pan, heat the oil to medium.
  2. Saute the pimentos, onions, cumin, oregano, garlic, paprika and tomato paste for about 2 minutes. Add the ground beef and stir for another 2 minutes. Add the red wine and deglaze the pan.
  3. Add the water, salt and pepper. Stir well, lower the heat and cover the pan. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes more. Drain and cool.
  4. Place 1-2 tablespoons of the empanada mixture inside of each shell. Brush beaten egg around the edge, fold in half and press the seam with a fork to seal.
  5. Fill a deep fryer or large pot half way with vegetable oil. Set to medium high heat. Preheat until ready.
  6. Pierce the Emapanadas with a fork several times. Deep fry until light (very light) golden color. Remove to a paper towel to drain.
  7. Sorry, it's time to eat. I will be back later....
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 926.3 Kcal (3878 kJ)
Calories from fat 512.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.95g 88%
Cholesterol 167.99mg 56%
Sodium 880.23mg 37%
Potassium 818.57mg 17%
Total Carbs 60.51g 20%
Sugars 5.79g 23%
Dietary Fiber 4.66g 19%
Protein 40.02g 80%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 7%
Iron 8.3mg 46%
Calcium 76.3mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 256.99 Kcal (1076 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.8g 88%
Cholesterol 46.61mg 56%
Sodium 244.21mg 37%
Potassium 227.1mg 17%
Total Carbs 16.79g 20%
Sugars 1.61g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 19%
Protein 11.1g 80%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 7%
Iron 2.3mg 46%
Calcium 21.2mg 8%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.5
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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