Spicy-Sweet Beef Empanadas (Mexico) Recipe

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Spicy-Sweet Beef Empanadas (Mexico)
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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F In a skillet over medium heat, brown the meat and onion. Pour off excess fat, then add garlic and sherry. Boil down until the liquid is almost completely evaporated.
  2. Add cinnamon, cloves, cumin and salt/pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar and vinegar and cook over medium heat until the tomatoes have reduced to a thick sauce. Stir in the cilantro and almonds and set aside.
  3. Roll out puff pastry into a thin layer on a lightly floured counter. Cut the pastries into 8 six inch circles. Place a tablespoon or two of the filling in the middle of one circle. Brush the edge of the pastry with beaten egg, then fold in half and press the edges together to seal.
  4. Press the tines of a fork along the sealed edges of the pastry to make the seal more secure. Prick the top of the empanada with the fork, then place on a baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg. Repeat with the remaining pastry circles and filling.
  5. Bake for 15-25 minutes, or until light golden brown on the outside and hot in the center. Serve immediately with your choice of garnishes! Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 909.22 Kcal (3807 kJ)
Calories from fat 456.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.68g 78%
Cholesterol 91.5mg 30%
Sodium 304.72mg 13%
Potassium 710.18mg 15%
Total Carbs 55.2g 18%
Sugars 6.46g 26%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 16%
Protein 31.86g 64%
Vitamin C 16.5mg 27%
Iron 5.2mg 29%
Calcium 59.9mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 253.63 Kcal (1062 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.14g 78%
Cholesterol 25.52mg 30%
Sodium 85mg 13%
Potassium 198.1mg 15%
Total Carbs 15.4g 18%
Sugars 1.8g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 16%
Protein 8.89g 64%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 27%
Iron 1.4mg 29%
Calcium 16.7mg 6%

* 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

  • 21.6
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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