Fried Empanadas are delicious, stuffed pastries that are crispy on the outside and packed with a savory filling on the inside. These tasty treats are perfect for a snack or a meal accompaniment, and they can be filled with a variety of ingredients such as meat, cheese, or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter cold and diced
- 1/2 cup water cold
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together. Cut the butter into the flour mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water to the flour mixture, mixing just until it forms a dough. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it's browned. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, and paprika and cook until the onions are soft.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each circle.
- Fold the circles in half over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the empanadas until golden brown on each side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg