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Cuban Empanadas, Cuban Meat Pies, Empandas Cubanas
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Place about 2 Tbsp of meat in the center of the circle.
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Turn the dough onto a floured flat surface. Knead.
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Sprinkle 4 - 6 Tbsp of ice water. Mix and form into a ball.
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Sift the flour and salt. Combine the butter and shortening or lard into the flour.
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Brush egg wash onto the dough.
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Roll balls of dough into a circle.
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Remove the dough from the fridge and make 16 small balls.
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Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
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Add the dry seasonings.
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Add the wine, tomato sauce, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, and ketchup.
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Add the diced olives, raisins, and tiny diced potatoes.
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Add meat.
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Saute onions, green peppers, and fresh garlic until just wilted.
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Plates of Cuban Empanadas, Cuban Meat Pies, Empanadas Cubanas.
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The empanadas can be fried or baked.
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Fold in half and crimp the edges with the tines of a fork to seal the empanada.
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Inside of the Cuban Empanadas, Cuban Meat Pies, Empanadas Cubanas.
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Empanadas - not uniform due to the hubby's help!
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