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Puerto Rican Empanadas

Puerto Rican Empanadas: 7 Reasons We Love This Recipe

Puerto Rican empanadas are delicious pastry pockets filled with savory ingredients.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 empanadas 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup ground beef
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and butter until crumbly.
  2. Add water gradually and knead until dough forms.
  3. In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, and cumin.
  4. Roll out dough and cut into circles.
  5. Place filling on one half of the circle, fold, and seal edges.
  6. Brush with beaten egg.
  7. Fry in hot oil until golden brown.

Notes

  • Use a fork to crimp edges for a decorative touch.
  • Can substitute ground beef with chicken or vegetables.
  • Serve with dipping sauce for added flavor.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Puerto Rican
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 empanada
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Puerto Rican Empanadas, empanadas, savory pastries