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Empanadas:TheMostDeliciousEmpanadaRecipesCollection
TastyandDeliciouslySeasonedMeats,Vegetables,andCheesesPerfectlyPrepared
KarenCicero
TableofContents
ConversionTable
AbbreviationTable
EmpanadaDough
Crust1Crust2Crust3
CheeseEmpanadasPorkEmpanadasVenezuelanChickenEmpanadas
BakedEmpanadas
PizzaEmpanadasArgentineBeefEmpanadasTunaEmpanadasCreamCheese,ChickenandJalapeosEmpanadasChickenSaladEmpanadaTurkeyEmpanadaShrimpandCheeseEmpanada
VegetarianEmpanadas
AsparagusandGoatCheeseEmpanadaMushroomsEmpanadaEggsandPotatoEmpanada
SweetEmpanadas
BananaEmpanadaBlueberryandChocolateEmpanada
ChickenEmpanada
ShreddedChickenFajitaEmpanadaChickenChileVerdeChickenMushroomEmpanadasSouthwestChicken&BlackBeanEmpanadas
BeefEmpanadas
ShreddedBeefEmpanadasBeefMushroomBurgundyEmpanadasPepperSteakEmpanadas
PorkEmpanadas
PorkChiliVerdeEmpanadasRoastedRedPepperPorkEmpanadasBBQPorkEmpanadas
SeafoodEmpanadas
SalmonDillEmpanadasLemonRosemaryHalibutEmpanadasSeasonedTalapiaEmpanadasShrimpandRiceEmpanadasHalibutSpinachTomatoEmpanadas
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Conversions
1/2floz=3tsp=1tbsp=15ml1floz=2tbsp=1/8c=30ml2floz=4tbsp=3/4c=60ml4floz=8tbsp=1/2c=118ml8floz=16tbsp=1c=236ml16floz=1pt=1/2qt=2c=473ml128floz=8pt=4qt=1gal=3.78L
Abbreviations
oz=ouncefloz=fluidouncetsp=teaspoontbsp=tablespoonml=milliliterc=cuppt=pintqt=quartgal=gallonL=liter
BasicEmpanadaDoughYouhavesomechoiceswhenitcomestoempanadadough.Youcaneitherbuypre-madefromthestoreoryoucanmakeityourself.Ineithercasewethoughtweshouldshowyouhow its done from scratch. The first crust is your basic crust made from flour. Crustnumber2isbestsuitedforfrying.Crustnumber3istheColombianyellowdoughversionwhich is made using cornmeal or masa. This crust is typically used when fryingempanadas.
Crust#1
Ingredients:
1/3cupicewater1largeegg2cupsunbleachedall-purposeflourHalfcupcoldunsaltedbutter(cutintoinchcubes)
1tspsalt1tablespoondistilledwhitevinegar
Directions
1. Inalargebowl,sievetheflourwithsalt.2. Kneadinthebutterwithyourhandsuntilthemixturelookscrumbly.3. Inasmallerbowlbeattheeggtogetherwithvinegarandwater.4. To flour mixture, add the egg mixture while stirring with fork until barely
incorporated.Dontmixtoomuch.5. Put the mixture onto a floured surface Knead with your hands heel twice, just
enoughtomakeitintoaquickdough.6. Shapethedoughintoaflatrectangleandwrapitinplastic.Letthedoughchillforat
leastanhour.7. Splitthedoughupinto12equalpiecesandturnthepiecesinto12balls.8. Withalightlyflouredrollingpin,roll1balloutonaflouredsurfaceintoa5inchdisc
(about1/8inchthick).9. Makesuretokeeptherestcoveredwithadamptowelwhiledoingthis.Dothesame
withtherestandkeeptheonesthataredonealsocovered.Thatsit;youcannowusethemtocreateempanada
Crust#2
Ingredients:
3cupsflour1tablespoonbakingpowder2teaspoonssugarPinchofsaltcuplardorshortening1eggcupchickenstock
Instructions:
1. Combineflour,bakingpowder,sugarandsaltinalargemixingbowlCutinthelard
withapastryblenderuntilcrumbly2. Inanotherbowl,beattheeggthenwhiskinthechickenstock3. Addtheeggtotheflourandmix.4. Refrigeratefor30minutesbeforeuse5. Whenreadytofill,rolloutdoughtoinchthickness,andcutintoroundstofill.
Crust#3
Ingredients:
1cupspre-cookedyellowcornmeal2cupswater1tablespoonvegetableoiltablespoonsazonGoyawithazafran(mixofgarlic,cuminandMexicansaffron)teaspoonsalt
Instructions:
1. Mixcornmeal, sazonGoyaand salt.Addwaterandoil andmixuntil a softdough
forms2. Coverwithplasticwrapandsetasidetorestatleast20minutesbeforefilling.When
ready to fill, take about 1 tablespoonsof dough andmake into a ballwithyourhands
3. Placedoughballbetweentwopiecesofplasticandrolloutverythinintoacircletofill.
CheeseEmpanadasYoure having guest over and you are in need of appetizers. How about some cheeseempanadas? This appetizer is quick simple and delicious. Although ingredients andcreativity can make thousands of empanada combinations, usually its a sure bet thatalmosteveryonewilllovecheeseempanadasatanytime!
Ingredients:
3cupscornmealApinchofsalt12ozmozzarellacheese(BrandofChoice)Oil,forfrying
Directions:
1. Placethecornmealintoabowl,addapinchofsaltandthenaround2-2cupsof
water,kneaduntilformadough.2. Takeatbspofdoughandputitonapieceofplasticwrap3. Makea3to4inchcircleofdough4. Addthecheese5. Foldthecircleinhalfintoamoonshape6. Closeitwithafork7. Inasaucepan,heattheoilto3758. Frytheempanadasuntilgoldencrisp.
PorkEmpanadasPork Empanadas are incredibly easy, very tasty and highly rich in nutrients. Althoughsomepeople have amisconstrued conception about pork, the truth of thematter is that
porkisagreatsourceofprotein.Inaddition,porkcontainsvitaminsandmineralssuchasiron,B1,B6,B12andzinc.Combiningporkwithsomeveggiescancreateanexcellentcombinationtoserveaslunchordinner.
Ingredients:
2tbspvegetableoil2clovesgarlic,minced1tomato,diced1onion,diced1carrot,diced1lbpork,minced1porkstockcubeApinchofsaltcuppeas1largepotato,diced1tspsugar1/8cupwater
Dough:
3cupsplainflourtspbakingpowdertspsalt250gbutter,cubedcupwater1egg
Directions:
1. Startcookingyoullseetheporkalmostdone.2. Add the carrot, and keep cooking themix around 8minutes, finally add peas and
sugar,keepitoverheatfortwomoreminutesandthenletitcooldown.
Nowtomakethepastry
1. Combineflour,bakingpowdersaltandbutter.2. Begintorubthebutterwiththedryingredientsuntilgetacrumblymixture.3. Addwaterandegg.4. Kneaduntilgetasoftdough5. Makedoughcircles,addthefillinginthemiddleandcloseitinamoonshape.6. Heatthevegetableoilinapanandcooktheempanadasuntilgoldenandcrisp
VenezuelanChickenEmpanadas
OneofthemostfamousplatesinVenezuelaisEmpanadas.Afterarepas,Empanadasarethe second favorite dish for breakfast and can be found on almost every corner inVenezuela.Inadditiontobeinginexpensiveandyummy;theyalsohaveavarietyofdipsto accompany them. The following simple recipewill show you how tomake chickenempanadas,Venezuelanstyle.
Ingredients:
1cupprecookedcornmealcupwatertspsaltpoundchickenbreast1tomato,diced1onion,dicedVegetableoil,forfrying
Directions:
1. Boilthechickenwithapinchofsalt.2. Aftercooked,cutitinstripesandputitintoapanwiththetomatoandonion.3. Letitcooldown.4. Preparethedoughwiththecornmeal,waterandsalt.Ifyouwantthedoughtobeabit
sweeter,addaroundatspofsugar.5. Kneaduntilsoft.6. Dividethedoughinfourandmakecircleswitheachpart.7. Makeitflatandputthechickeninthemiddleofthecircle.8. Closeitinhalfandsealitwithafork.9. Heatthevegetableoilinapanandfrytheempanadastillgoldenbrown.Enjoy!
PizzaEmpanadasBeing one of the most popular foods worldwide, Pizza is usually a favorite amongeveryone.Pizza+EmpanadasareaperfectcombinationandidealforanysituationfromSundaybrunch,topartyappetizertodinner.Youwilladoretheseempanadasifyoulovepizza.
Ingredients:
30wontonwrappers3cupspizzasauceApinchofpepper10ozmozzarellacheese8ozpepperoniVegetableoil,forfrying
Directions:
1. Inapot,mixthepizzasaucewiththepeppertogiveitmoreflavors.2. Putsomeofthemozzarellacheese,pizzasauceandapepperoniinthemiddleofeach
wontonwrapper.3. Sealthewontonwrapperswithaforkinahalfmoonshape.Ifyouwant,youcanadd
somecorn.4. Heatthevegetableoilinapan.5. Startfryingthelittleempanadasuntilcrisp,about30-45seconds.
ArgentineBeefEmpanadasThis is a perfect recipe if youre looking for something heavy enough for lunch butdifferent. There are recipes that call for eggs and there are also ones without. A littleknowninterestingfact:ArgentinahasaNationalEmpanadaFestival.
Ingredients:
1lbgroundbeefcuponions,choppedcupolives4boiledeggs,sliced3tomatoes,diced50gbacon,chopped3clovesgarlic3tbspbuttertspcuminVegetableoil,forfrying
Dough:
4cupsall-purposeflourcupwater2eggs,beaten3tbspbutter2tspbakingpowder1tspsalt
Directions
1. Inapan,cookthebutter,bacon,garlicandonions.2. Afteracoupleofminutes,addthegroundbeef.3. Mixwellandstartaddingthespices.4. Nowincludethetomatoesandtheolivesinthemixture.5. Cookoverlowheatuntilthebeefisdone,letitcooldown.
Preparethedough
1. Mixalldryingredients.2. Addbutter,eggsandwater.3. Kneaduntilcreatesoftdough.Letitrestforabout5minutes.4. Dividethedoughin12balls.5. Flattheballswitharoller.6. Addatbspofthefillinginthemiddleofeachcircle.Foldthedoughmakingahalf
moonshape.7. Dipyourfingersinwaterandsealtheborder.8. Dontbeshywhenfryingwiththevegetableoil,usealot.
BakedEmpanadasBakedEggsandsausageempanadasareperfect forbreakfastorbrunch. Inadditionyoucanalsomakethemfried,however,bakedisabithealthierandverydelicious.ThereisaverybiglistofdifferenttypesofsausagesoChooseyourfavoritetypeaccordingly.
Ingredients:
poundsausages1tspvegetableoillargeonion6eggs,beatenApinchofsaltcupcheese
Dough:
1cupwater6ozbutter3cupsflourApinchofsalt
Directions:
1. Heattheoilandcookthesausagesinapan.2. When sausages are cooked and browed, add the onion, and cook until the onions
becometranslucent.3. Addtheeggs,saltandcheese,stiruntildone.
Forthedough:
1. Inapanheatwaterandbutteruntilthebutterismelted.
2. Inabowl,addflourandsalt;makeaholeinthemiddleandstartaddingtheliquidwhilekneading.
3. Getwetdough,wrapitinplasticandrefrigeratefrom2to3hoursbeforeuse.4. Separate14piecesofdoughandrolltheminacircularshape.5. Addthefillinginthemiddleofdoughandencloseitinhalf.6. Closetheborderwithyourfingers.7. Preheattheoven400.8. Cookfor20-25minutes.
TunaEmpanadasTuna contains vitaminB,Omega-3, is full of protein and is great at preventing strokesheartdiseaseandobesity.Becauseofallthehealthbenefitsoftunayouhavetotrytheseempanadas.
Ingredients:
1cantuna3tbsppeeledtomatoescuponions,choppedApinchofsaltApinchofpepper2clovesgarlic,mashed
Dough:
2cupsall-purposeflour1/3cupbutter2eggs2tbspwater2tspbakingpowder1eggyolk
Directions:
Dough:
1. Mixallthedryingredientsinalargebowl.2. Makeaholeinthemiddleofthebowlandaddthebutterinlittlecubes,startmixing
itwiththeflour.3. Beattheeggsabitandaddtheminthemix,addthewater.Stiruntilgetsoftdough.4. Letitrestfor5minutes.5. Preheattheovento300.
Forthetunafilling:
1. Inapan,mixthetunawithalltheotheringredients.Ifyouwanttospiceitmore,addmorethanapinchofsaltandpepper.
2. Takeapieceofdough;rollituntilhaveacircularflatshape.3. Addatbspoftunafillinginsideeachdoughcircle.Closeitinahalfmoonshape.4. Bakefor15minutes.
CreamCheese,ChickenandJalapeosEmpanadasJalapeoempanadasmuchlikeJalapeoPoppersareausefuleasyandtastyrecipe.Youcanwhiptheseupforparties,lunch,snacks,orwhateverlike.Inadditiontoagreatsnack,jalapeosareagreatsourceofvitaminC?
Ingredients:
8ozcreamcheese2cupscookedshreddedchicken1cupscheddarcheese3ozjalapeos,diced1egg,beatenApinchofsaltApinchofpepper
Forthedough:
4cupsall-purposeflour3/4cupbutter1cupswater2tspbakingpowderApinchofsalt
Directions:
1. Inapot,meltthecreamcheeseandthenaddthechicken,salt,pepper,jalapeosand
cheddarcheese.2. Inalittlebowl,beattheeggandholditthere.
Dough:
1. Mix all the dry ingredients and then add the butter, after everything iswellmixed
(dryingredients+butter),startpouringwaterintothemixture.2. Kneadituntilitbecomessoftdough.3. Takealittlepieceofdoughandrollituntilgetaflatcircle.4. Addatbspofthefillingineachcircle.5. Foldthedoughinhalfandsealitwithafork.6. Preheattheovento400
7. Beforebaking theempanadas,brush themwith theeggon the top, this isgoing tomakethembrowner.
8. Baketheempanadasfor15-18minutes.
ChickenSaladEmpanadaDo you ever have chicken leftovers youre not quite sure what to do with? Morespecifically,doyouhavechickensaladleftovers?RememberEmpanadasareagreatwaytotakeadvantageofthatleftoverfood.
Ingredients:
2cupschicken,shreddedandcooked1/2cupmayonnaise1/3cuptoastedpecans,chopped1/4cupcelery,chopped2tbsplemonjuice3/4tspsalt1/4tspblackpepper8refrigeratedjumbobiscuits
Directions:
1. Preheattheovento3502. Inapan,over lowheat,stir together thechicken,mayo,celery, lemon,pecans,salt
andpepperforabout1minute.3. Rollthebiscuitsinto6inchescircles.4. Put2tbspoffillingintoeachcircle.5. Foldthebiscuitsinhalfandsealitpressingtheborderswithafork.6. Bakefor25minutesoruntilgolden.
TurkeyEmpanadaLookingforanaftertheholidaysbreakfast?LeftoverTurkeyisthemainingredienthere.Dontbeafraidtogetcreative,putsomecornpeas,carrots,orcheese,andservethemwithsomegarlicorcheddarcheesesauce.
Ingredients:
12empanadasdiscs(Ifavailableinyourarea)2tbspbutteronion,slicedbellpepper,sliced3clovesgarlic,crushed2tomatoes,diced1tspgroundcumin
2cupsturkey,shredded2tbspturkeygravy(ifyouhavesomeleftovers)tbsporeganoApinchofsalt
Directions:
1. Inapan,meltthebutter.Addtheonions,tomatoes,bellpepper,garlic,oreganoand
cumin.Stirwhilecookingovermediumheataround12minutes.2. Mixintheshreddedturkeyandgravy;keepstirring.3. Addonetbspoftheturkeymixtureontothecenterofeachdoughdisc.4. Foldtheempanadadiscandsealtheedgeswithafork.5. Preheattheovento400.Bakefor25minutesoruntilgolden.
ShrimpandCheeseEmpanadaFactsaboutshrimps:
May9th isNational ShrimpDay; however shrimp is an enjoyable treat any day of theyear.Shrimpcomeinvariouscolorssuchaspink,red,whiteandevensomestrangeonessuchastigersandblue.Hereisareallytastycheeseandshrimpempanadarecipe.
Ingredients:
2tbspoliveoilcuponions,chopped2clovesgarlic,mashed1lbshrimp,peeled,deveinedandchopped.4tomatoesApinchofsalt1cupmozzarellacheese,grated1tbspmilk1egg,beaten16empanadadiscs(IfAvailableInYourArea)
Directions:
1. Puttheoliveoilinskilletovermediumheat,addtheonionsandgarlic,stirforabout
5minutes.2. Incorporatetheshrimpsintotheskillet,cookuntiltheshrimpsturnpinkish.3. Addtomatoes,saltandgarlic.Keepcookinguntileverythingisdoneandputasideto
letthefillingcolddown.4. Takeeachempanadadiscandputabigtbspoffillinginthemiddleofeachcircle.5. FoldthediscsinhalfandcloseitwithaforkPreheattheovento3756. Beat the egg with the milk and brush that mixture over the empanadas Bake the
empanadasfor20-25minutesoruntilgolden.
AsparagusandGoatCheeseEmpanadaIfyouareacheeselovergoatcheeseisagreatoptionifyourelookingforhealthbenefits.Highinprotein,goatcheesehelpsyouboostmetabolismandinreallylowinfat.Thisisaperfectvegetarianrecipe.
Ingredients:
2tbspbuttercuponions,dicedlbofasparagus1cupgreenpeas4ozgoatcheese,crumbledApinchofsaltApinchofpepper12empanadadiscs1egg,beaten
Directions:
1. Inapan,meltthebutterovermediumheat.2. Addtheonionsandcookforabout3minutes.3. Then,addtheasparagusandcookforanother4-5minutes.4. Addthepeasandcookforanothercoupleofminutes.5. Addsaltandpepper.6. Takeeachoftheempanadadiscsandfillthemwiththeasparagusmixture.7. Closethedoughinhornshape,sealitwithafork.8. Preheattheovento4009. Beforebaking,brushovertheempanadaswiththeegg.10. Bakefor25minutesorabitmore,waituntilgetsgold.
MushroomsEmpanadaMushroomEmpanadasareagreatoptiontomakeforappetizers.Youcanmaketheminpetitstyleoralargerhardystyleandeitherwayeverybodyisgoingtolovethem.Thesevegetarianempanadasgoperfectwithdippingsaucessuchasfreshtomatosauceherbs.
Ingredients:
2tbspbutter3cupsmushrooms,slicedcupraisins2tspbalsamicvinegar1cupcheese,grated1egg,beaten25miniempanadadiscs(IfAvailableInYourArea)
Directions:
1. Cookthemushroomsovermediumheatforabout10-15minutes.2. Addtheraisinsandbalsamicvinegar.3. Cookfor5minutesmoreand.4. Letitcooldown.5. Takeeachminiempanadadiscandputabouthalftbspofmushroomfillingandabit
ofcheeseinthecenterofeachdoughcircle.6. Sealitfoldingitinhalfandpresstheedgewithafork.Brusheachempanadawiththe
beatenegg.7. Preheattheovento4008. Bakeforabout30minutes.
EggsandPotatoEmpanadaThisrecipe isultra-healthy, tastyandsupereasy tomake. In this recipewearegoing tomake thembakedbutyoucan fry themorbake themwhicheverwayyouprefer.Servethesewithadippingsaucepinkincolorusingtomatosauce,mayonnaiseandsomepepper.
Ingredients:
3potatoes,diced1onion,diced3eggs,boiledandscrambled2tbspoliveoilApinchofsaltApinchofpepper
Dough:
2cupall-purposeflour1eggcupbutterApinchofsaltApinchofpepper
Directions:
1. Heattheoliveoilinapanovermediumheat,addtheonion.2. Addthedicedpotatoesandspices.3. Cookforabout3minutes,stirring.4. Finally,addthescrambledeggandseasoneditwithsaltandpepper.5. Forthedough,inabowl,mixallthedryingredients.6. Beatalittlebittheegg.Makeaholeinthemiddleofthedryingredients.7. Addtheeggandbutter.KneaduntilgetsoftdoughPreheattheovento400
8. Rollthedoughandcutcircleshapes.9. Youcanuseajumbocookiecutter.10. Put1-2tbspoffillinginthemiddleofthedoughcircles.11. Closethecirclesinhalfandpresstheedgeswithafork.12. Bakefor30minutesoruntilgolden.
BananaEmpanadaPerfect fordessert theseEmpanadaswillmakeyourmouthwater! Ifyoucan imagineabananasinglepie,youwilllovethisrecipe.Servetheseempanadaswithsomechocolatesyruporwithicecreamandchocolatesyrup.
Yields:12empanadas
Ingredients:
3bananas,ripped1cupsflourApinchofsalt3tbspsugar8tbspbutter,diced1eggyolk,beatencupwater
Directions:
1. Takealargebowl,mixallthedryingredients,addthebutterandmixuntilgetdough
withlittlepiecesofcrumbs.2. Addtheeggyolkandkeepmixing.3. Addthewaterandkneadabit.4. Letthedoughrestforabout1hour.5. Preheattheovento400Rollthedoughandcutcircleshapes.6. Put1 tbspofbananafilling in themiddleof thedoughcircles.Close thecircles in
halfandpresstheedgeswithafork.7. Bakefor20minutesoruntilgolden.
BlueberryandChocolateEmpanadaPerfect for a tea party or a nice treat with coffee the delicious blueberry chocolateempanadaissure towinthecompanyover. Inadditiontobeinga tasty treatblueberriesprovideagreatsourceofvitaminA,calciumironandarelowincalories.
Ingredients:
1lbblueberries,frozen3/4cupsugar2cupsdarkchocolatechips
Forthedough:4cupsflourcupsugartspsalt1tspbakingpowder1cupbuttercupwater
Directions:
1. Inapanoverlowheat,addtheblueberriesandsugar,starstirring.2. Afterabout20minutes,takeitofftheheatandletitcooldown.3. Forthedough,mixthedryingredientsandaddthelittlebuttercubes.4. Mixeverythingwell.Rollpiecesofdoughinaroundshape.5. Put someof theblueberry filling in themiddleofeachdoughcircleandaddsome
chocolatechipsonovertheblueberries.6. Sealthedoughinhalf,pressingtheedgeswithyourfingers.7. Preheatovento3758. Bakeforaround20minutes.
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ShreddedChickenFajitaEmpanadasIngredients:
1poundbonelesschickenbreastsorthighs1cupslicedgreenbellpeppers1cupslicedonion1cupslicedredbellpepperVegetableoilforfrying1teaspoongarlicteaspoondriedoreganoSaltandpeppertotaste
Direction:
1. Prepareempanadadoughforcrust#2asdirectedandrefrigerate.Slicechickeninto
thinstripsandplaceinabowl.2. Coatwithvegetableoil.Addatablespoonofvegetableoiltoadeepskillet.3. Add peppers and onions and stir fry until they begin to soften. Add chicken and
seasoningsandcontinuetocookuntilchickenisthoroughlycooked.4. Fillcrustwith2tablespoonsoffillingandpinchtoseal.Heatoilinadeepskillet.5. Fryindividualempanadasuntilcrustiscooked.Drainandserve.
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ChickenChileVerdeIngredients:
1poundbonelesschickenthighs,diced2mildgreenchilies,cleaned,seededanddiced2jalapenopepper,cleaned,seededanddiced1mediumonion,chopped1greenbellpepper,seededanddiced1canpeeled,dicedtomatoes,drained1cupchickenbroth1tablespoonvegetableoilteaspoonchiliflaketeaspoonchilipowderDashcayenneSaltandpepper1teaspoongarlicteaspooncuminteaspoondriedoreganoVegetableoilforfrying
Instructions:
1. Preparecrust#2andrefrigerate.2. Inaskilletplacetablespoonvegetableoil,onionsandpeppers,sautuntilvegetables
begintosoften.3. Addchicken,tomatoandspices.Stirfryuntilchickeniscoatedandbrowned.4. Add chicken broth, reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes until chicken is
thoroughlycooked.5. Fillempanadadoughwith2tablespoonsoffilling.Pinchtogetherallaroundtoseal.6. Fryinadeepskilletinhotoilindividuallyuntilbrowned.Drainonapaperplateand
serve.
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ChickenMushroomEmpanadasIngredients:
1poundbonelesschickenbreasts,choppedintobite-sizedpieces1mediumoniondiced2carrots,diced2ribscelerydiced2cupsmushrooms(optionalcannedorfresh),sliced1tablespoonoliveoil
cupcookingsherryorredwineteaspoongarlicJuiceofhalfalemonSaltandpepper
Instructions:
1. Prepare crust #1 and refrigerate. In a non stick skillet, heat olive oil. Add onion,
celeryandcarrot.2. Sautuntilvegetablessoften.Addchicken.Stiruntilchickeniscoatedandbeginsto
brown.3. Addgarlic,lemonjuice,saltandpepper.Addmushrooms,stirandsautuntilchicken
isbrowned.Reduceheat.Addsherryorcookingwineanddeglazepan.4. Coverandsimmerfor10-15minutesuntilchickenisthoroughlycookedandliquidis
absorbed.Removefromheat.5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare to fill dough. Fill each empanada with 2
tablespoonsoffilling.Pinchtogetherallaroundtoseal.6. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30 -35minutes until golden brown, turning
halfwaythrough.Serve.
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SouthwestChicken&BlackBeanEmpanadasIngredients:
1poundbonelesschicken2cupswholeblackbeans,freshorcanned1mediumoniondiced1smallgreenbellpepper,seededanddiced1smallredbellpepper,seededanddiced1canwholekernelcorn1jartomatosalsaorhotpeppersauce(optional)1candicedtomatoes1jalapenochili,cleaned,seededanddicedteaspoonchilipowderteaspoongarlicSaltandpeppertotaste1tablespoonoliveoilcupwaterorchickenbrothVegetableoilforfrying
Instructions:
1. Prepare crust #3 and refrigerate. Heat olive oil in a skillet and add onions and
peppers.2. Dicechickenandplaceinabowl.3. Coatwitholiveoil.4. Whenvegetableshavesoftened,addchickenandbrown.Addseasonings, tomatoes
andblackbeans.5. Addwaterorchickenbroth,coverandsimmeruntilchickeniscookedandliquidis
absorbed.Fillempanadacrustwith2tablespoonsoffilling.6. Pinchtogetherallthewayaroundtoseal.Topwithaspoonfulofsalsaorhotpepper
sauce(optional).7. Fryinadeepnon-stickskilletuntilbrowned.Drainonpaperplateandserve.
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ShreddedBeefEmpanadasIngredients:
1/2smallonion2clovesgarlic2tbspdriedoregano2tbspdriedthyme1tbspbrownsugar1tspcumin1/4tspcayennepepper1/2tspsalt1/2tspblackpepper3tbspoliveoil11/2lbbeefchuckroast1cupsofrito,jarredorhomemade
Instructions:
1. Preparecrust#3andsetaside.Preheatovento300degrees.Inablenderaddonion,
garlic,oregano,thyme,sugar,cumin,cayenne,salt,pepper,andoliveoil.2. Blenduntilsmooth.Coveraroastingpanwithheavydutyfoil,spraywithnonstick
cooking spray.Cutmeat into 3 inch pieces and place on pan.Rub pureedmixtureontochunksofmeatCovertraywithfoilandbake1hour.
3. Turnovendownto250andbake2morehours.Removefoilfromtopofpan;cookanother30minutesat350tobrownmeat.Removemeatandsetasidetocool.
4. Setjuicesasidetocool.Whenmeatiscoolenoughtohandle,shredandremovefat.Spoon fat off reserved juices andboil downuntil reduced to1/ 3original volume.Addsofritoandshreddedmeat,stirtocombine.Correctseasoning.Cool.
5. PrepareempanadadoughforfillingFilldoughandpinchtoseal.Fryindeepskilletinhotvegetableoiluntilgoldenbrown.Drainonpaperplatethenserve.
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BeefMushroomBurgundyEmpanadasIngredients:
1poundsbeefsirlointips4clovesgarlic2sprigsthymecupbutterof750mlbottleburgundywine2shallots,diced4Portobellomushroomcaps,sliced2tablespoonsflour2cupsbeefbroth
Instructions:
1. Preparecrust#1andrefrigerate.Meltbutterinaskillet.Sautshallotsandgarlicthen
add mushrooms. Cover and cook until mushrooms darken and shallots are soft.Remove mushrooms and set aside. Deglaze the pan with one cup beef broth andburgundywine.Boilandcookuntilreducedby1/3.
2. Grill sirloin tipswith salt andpepperunderbroileroronoutsidegrilluntildesireddoneness.Setaside.Whensauceisreduced,addrestofbeefbrothandgarlic.
3. Whisk in flour to thicken sauce. Stir in the mushrooms. Adjust seasonings ifnecessary. Meanwhile, slice sirloin tips into bite-sized pieces. Add to sauce andcombine.Coverandremovefromheat.
4. Preheat oven425degrees andprepare empanadadough for filling.Fill empanadasandpinchtosealpocketsofdough.Placeonnon-stickbakingsheetandintooven.
5. Bakefor20-25minutesuntilgoldenbrown.Removefromovenandcool5minutesbeforeserving.
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PepperSteakEmpanadasIngredients:
2poundsflanksteak,carneasadaorotherthinlyslicedsteak2tablespoonsoliveoil3jalapenopeppers,cleaned,seededanddiced2mildgreenchilies,cleaned,seededanddiced1greenbellpepper,seededandslicedintothinstrips1redbellpepper,seededandslicedintothinstrips1yellowpepperor2bananapeppers,seededandslicedintothinstrips.4garliccloves,diced1largeonion,slicedintothinstrips
1teaspoonchilipowderdashcayennesaltandpeppertotaste1teaspoonchiliflake1tablespoonsoysauce
Instructions:
1. Preparecrust#1andrefrigerate.Inabowlplace1tablespoonoliveoil,soysauce,2
clovesgarlicandtheonion.Addseasoningsandmarinatesteakfor2hours.2. Add oil to skillet and add onions and peppers, salt and pepper, chilies and bell
peppers.Sautuntilvegetablesbegintosoften.Addsteakandmarinadeandcontinuetocook.
3. Preheatovento375degrees.4. Stir fryuntilmeat is cooked, andvegetables are soft.Prepareempanadadough for
filling. Fill with steak mixture, seal dough pockets and place on nonstick bakingsheet.
5. Bake for 20 -25 minutes until empanadas are golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes.Serve.
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PorkChiliVerdeEmpanadasIngredients:
3/4lbsporksteakorporkshoulder,in2inchcubes1/2cupmediumsalsaVerde1smallonion1clovegarlic1/4cupcilantro1/2cupchickenbroth3/4cupshreddedjackcheese
Instructions:
1. Preparecrust#3andsetaside.Pureesalsa,onion,garlicandcilantroinablender.2. Add toamediumsaucepanwith lid.Add thebrothandporkandbring toagentle
simmer.3. Coverandcookoverlowheatfor1houroruntilporkshredseasilywithafork.4. Removeporkfromjuicesandsetasidetocool.Meanwhileturnheatuponjuicesand
reduceuntilthicklikehoney.5. Shredreservedporkandaddtosauce.Addapinchofsaltifneeded.6. Setaside tocoolandmake thedough.Addtheshreddedcheese to thecooledpork
mixtureandstirtoincorporate.
7. Filldoughasdirected.
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RoastedRedPepperPorkEmpanadasIngredients:
1roastedredpepper,freshorjarred1/4tspsalt1clovegarlic11/2tsppaprika1tbspredvinegar2tbspsherry2tbsptomatopaste1/2lbgroundpork4ozchorizosausage,casingremoved
Directions:
1. Preparecrust#2andrefrigerate.Pureesauceingredientsinafoodprocessor.2. Bringamediumsaucepanwith2tbspoliveoiluptomediumlowheat.3. Add the sauce ingredients and stir until the sizzling stops. Turn down to low and
allowtocookuntilthick.4. Addgroundporkandchorizotothefoodprocessor.Processuntilevenlycombined.
Addmeatmixturetosauceinpan.Cookuntilmeatisnolongerpink.5. Coverandletcookonlowheatfor10minutes,stirringoccasionally.Coolandfillas
directed.
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BBQPorkEmpanadasIngredients:
1smallbone-inporkshoulderroast2-3pounds1teaspoongarlicpowdersaltandpepper1teaspooncumin1teaspooncinnamoncupbrownsugar1smallonion,diced2ribscelery,diced1cupwater2cupsBBQsauceofchoicevegetableoilforfrying
Instructions:
1. Preparecrust#2andrefrigerate2. Preheatovento325degrees.3. Dryrubseasoningsandbrownsugarintoallsidesoftheroast.4. Placeinroastingpanfatsideup;addwater,onions,andcelery.Roastinovenfor3-4
hoursuntilabletoshredwithafork.5. Removefromroastingpantomixingbowlandshredporkwithtwoforks.AddBBQ
saucetoporkandcombine.6. PrepareempanadadoughforfillingFilldoughwithtablespoonofBBQpork.Sealby
pinchingdoughallthewayaroundtoformapocket.7. Heatoilindeepskillet.8. Fryempanadasuntilbrownedonbothsides.9. Drainonpaperplate,coolandserve.
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SalmonDillEmpanadasIngredients:
2cupscookedsalmon2mediumsizedsalmonsteakscupbreadcrumbs1egg,beaten1teaspoonparsleyteaspoondillweedsaltandpeppertotastesqueezeoflemon1tablespoonbutteroroliveoil
Instructions:
1. Preparecrust#1andrefrigerate.2. Cooksalmonsteakswithadrizzleofoliveoilorapatofbutter,saltandpepper,ina
shallowbakingdishat375degreesfor10minutes.Dontovercook.Letcool.Flakemeatintoabowl,removingallbones.Addbreadcrumbs,egg,herbsandseasonings.Mixwell.
3. Squeezelemonovermixture.Preparedoughandfilleachcrustwith1-2tablespoonsoffilling.
4. Pinchtogethertosealallthewayaround.Preheatovento350degrees.5. Placeempanadasonbakingsheetandintooven.Bakefor20-25minutesuntilgolden
brown,turninghalfwaythrough.
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LemonRosemaryHalibutEmpanadasIngredients:
2halibutsteaks1teaspoondriedrosemaryjuiceof1lemon2scallionschoppedteaspoongarlicpowderteaspoonpaprikasaltandpepper1tablespoonoliveoil
Instructions:
1. Preparecrust#1andrefrigerate.2. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Sear halibut steaks on both sides.Dont over-cook.
Removefrompanintoamixingbowl.Flakewithforkintobite-sizedpieces.3. Addgarlic,paprika,rosemary,saltandpepper.Preparedoughroundsforfillingand
preheatovento375degrees.4. Fillempanadaswith2tablespoonsoffilling,Squeezelemonoverfillingandtopwith
scallions.Pinchdoughtogetherallthewayaroundtoseal.5. Placeonbakingsheetandbake20-25untilgoldenbrown,turninghalfwaythrough.
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SeasonedTalapiaEmpanadasIngredients:
1poundtilapiajuiceofonelemon1tablespoonvegetableoilsaltandpeppertotasteteaspoonpaprika2scallionschoppedvegetableoilforfrying
Instructions:
1. Preparecrust#3andrefrigerate.2. Heattablespoonofoilinnon-stickskillet.Seasononbothsideswithsaltandpepper.
Fryuntilcooked.Dontovercook.3. Transferfishintobowl.Flakeapartwithfork,removinganybones.Squeezelemon
juiceandsprinklewithpaprikaandscallions.Preparedoughroundsforfilling.
4. Fillwitha rounded tablespoonof filling.Pinchallaround theedges toseal.Fry indeepnon-stickskilletuntilbrowned.
5. Drainonpaperplate.6. Serve.
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ShrimpandRiceEmpanadasIngredients:
1poundssmallshrimp,shelledanddeveined2cupswater,salted1cupuncookedrice1smallonion,diced2ribscelery1redbellpepper,cleaned,seededanddicedteaspoonsalt1teaspoongarlicpowderteaspoonchilipowderteaspoondriedoreganoteaspoonpaprika1/8teaspooncayennepepperteaspoonblackpeppercupchickenstockorwaterforshrimpbroth2carrots,diced(peelingoptional)vegetableoilforfrying
Directions:
1. Preparecrust#2andrefrigerate.2. Add a pinch of salt to water. Add rice and bring to boil. Reduce heat and cover.
Check after 15 minutes. Continue to simmer until rice is cooked and liquid isabsorbed.Setaside.
3. While rice is cooking heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan.Add onion, carrot,celeryandbellpepper.Sautuntilvegetablesbegintosoften.Addshrimptofrypanandseasonwithsalt,pepper,chilipowder,cayenne,andpaprika.Continuetosaut5-7minutes.
4. Addchicken stockandcooked rice.Combine andaddoregano.Salt andpepper totaste. Prepare empanada dough for filling. Fill with shrimp and rice mixture andpinchtoseal.
5. Fryinadeepskilletinhotvegetableoiluntilbrownedonbothsides.6. Drainonpaperplateandserve.
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HalibutSpinachTomatoEmpanadasIngredients:
4halibutsteakscutintobite-sizedpieces4cupschoppedspinach1candicedtomatoesor4freshtomatoes,peeled,seededanddiced2tablespoonsoliveoil1smallonion,diced2scallionschopped1teaspoondriedparsley1teaspoonbalsamicvinegarjuiceof1limesaltandpeppertotaste
Instructions:
1. Preparecrust#1andrefrigerate.2. Inabowlplaceonetablespoonoliveoil,thedicedonion,thebalsamicvinegar,salt,
pepperandlimejuice.Addchoppedhalibutandmarinatefor1-4hours3. Heatoliveoilinaskilletandaddspinach,tomatoesandscallion.Sautuntilspinach
iswilted.AddHalibutandsautfor3-5minutes.Adjustseasonings,addparsley.4. Dont overcook. Remove from heat Prepare empanada dough for filling. Preheat
ovento375degrees.Fillempanadasandsealbypinchingallthewayaroundtoformapocket.
5. Place on baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes until dough is browned, turninghalfway.
6. Coolfor5minutesandserve.
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EmpanadaDough
Crust1Crust2Crust3CheeseEmpanadasPorkEmpanadasVenezuelanChickenEmpanadasPizzaEmpanadasArgentineBeefEmpanadasTunaEmpanadasCreamCheese,ChickenandJalapeosEmpanadasChickenSaladEmpanadaTurkeyEmpanadaShrimpandCheeseEmpanadaAsparagusandGoatCheeseEmpanadaMushroomsEmpanadaEggsandPotatoEmpanadaBananaEmpanadaBlueberryandChocolateEmpanadaShreddedChickenFajitaEmpanadaChickenChileVerdeChickenMushroomEmpanadasSouthwestChicken&BlackBeanEmpanadasShreddedBeefEmpanadasBeefMushroomBurgundyEmpanadasPepperSteakEmpanadasPorkChiliVerdeEmpanadasRoastedRedPepperPorkEmpanadasBBQPorkEmpanadasSalmonDillEmpanadasLemonRosemaryHalibutEmpanadasSeasonedTalapiaEmpanadasShrimpandRiceEmpanadasHalibutSpinachTomatoEmpanadas
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Conversion TableAbbreviation TableEmpanada DoughCrust 1Crust 2Crust 3Cheese EmpanadasPork EmpanadasVenezuelan Chicken EmpanadasPizza EmpanadasArgentine Beef EmpanadasTuna EmpanadasCream Cheese, Chicken and Jalapeos EmpanadasChicken Salad EmpanadaTurkey EmpanadaShrimp and Cheese EmpanadaAsparagus and Goat Cheese EmpanadaMushrooms EmpanadaEggs and Potato EmpanadaBanana EmpanadaBlueberry and Chocolate EmpanadaShredded Chicken Fajita EmpanadaChicken Chile VerdeChicken Mushroom EmpanadasSouthwest Chicken & Black Bean EmpanadasShredded Beef EmpanadasBeef Mushroom Burgundy EmpanadasPepper Steak EmpanadasPork Chili Verde EmpanadasRoasted Red Pepper Pork EmpanadasBBQ Pork EmpanadasSalmon Dill EmpanadasLemon Rosemary Halibut EmpanadasSeasoned Talapia EmpanadasShrimp and Rice EmpanadasHalibut Spinach Tomato Empanadas
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