fried empanadas with beef and spices
Summary: The crispy exterior of these empanadas encloses a really tasty beef mixture. Cumin, oregano, paprika and more add flavor to the meat, and these are just so delicious.
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yield
12 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For fried empanadas with beef and spices
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2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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1 ½ lbs ground beef
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1 onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 ¼ cups water
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½ cup shortening
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon cumin
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½ tablespoon oregano
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½ cup raisins
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2 tablespoons paprika
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon hot chili powder
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1 quart oil for frying
How To Make fried empanadas with beef and spices
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1Stir the salt and flour together. Cut in the shortening by pinching in small bits with your fingers until you get a mixture like coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in the water with a fork, a little at a time, until the mixture forms a ball. You might not need all the water.
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2Pat the dough into a ball and flatten it slightly. Wrap in plastic film and refrigerate for an hour.
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3Heat the oil in a skillet over a medium heat and add the onion. Fry until tender. Crumble in the ground beef; add the seasonings, spices, and cook, stirring often, until the beef is browned all over.
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4Drain any excess grease and stir in the vinegar and raisins.
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5Refrigerate until cold, and then stir in the chopped eggs. Form the dough into 2-inch balls (you should get 24) and roll each one out on a floured surface to make a thin circle.
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6Divide the meat mixture between the 24 dough circles and fold each one into a half moon shape, pinching the edges with your fingers to seal.
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7Heat the quart of oil to 365 degrees F and cook two or 3 empanadas at once.
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8Cook them for about 5 minutes, turning once to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
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