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Picadillo Empanadas Recipe
These picadillo empanadas are irresistibly flaky, savory, and filled with a sweet and salty Chilean-style beef mixture. Made fast with store-bought wrappers and a richly seasoned filling, they’re the perfect hand-held snack or appetizer for any occasion!
👥 20 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 30m⏳ Prep: 35 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- food processor
- skillet
- baking sheet
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Make the Filling
2
Add the bell pepper, onion, garlic, and cilantro bunch to a food processor. Blend until well combined.
3
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the blended mixture and sauté for 1–⏱️ 2 minutes, until fragrant.
4
Add the ground beef and break it up using a potato masher or spoon. Cook until the beef is browned.
ground beef1 lb
5
Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cumin, oregano, and tomato sauce. Mix well and simmer for ⏱️ 5 minutes.
6
Stir in the raisins and olives. Continue simmering for another ⏱️ 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly.
7
Remove from heat, stir in the chopped cilantro, and let the filling cool completely.
8
Assemble and Bake
9
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
10
Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each empanada disc. Do not overfill.
11
Brush the edges with egg wash, then fold over and press to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork to secure the filling.
egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water)1
12
Transfer the empanadas to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining discs.
13
Brush the tops with egg wash.
egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water)1
14
Bake for 15–⏱️ 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
calories
101 kcal
fat Content
6 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
0.4 g
sodium Content
118 mg
protein Content
5 g
trans Fat Content
0.3 g
cholesterol Content
25 mg
carbohydrate Content
7 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
unsaturated Fat Content
3.3 g
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