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beef empanada filling

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Private Recipe by
Raven Higheagle
Prescott, AZ

A hearty filling for your empanadas. First make the empanada dough, then fill it with this family recipe for beef empanadas and enjoy. Empanadas make great appetizers and finger foods for a meal on the go.

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For beef empanada filling

  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 2 sm
    potatoes, diced into one inch cubes and boiled until soft
  • 1 md
    onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 5 clove
    garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/4 c
    green olives, finely chopped
  • 1 lg
    eggs, hard boiled, coarsely chopped
  • 1 c
    beef broth
  • 1/2 c
    raisins, soaked in warm water for 1 hour (optional)
  • 1 tsp
    oil

How To Make beef empanada filling

  • 1
    Sauté the onions and garlic in the oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Put the ground beef in and begin to brown.
  • 2
    When the beef is cooked through, add in the broth, green olives, raisins and bring to a simmer. Let the liquid reduce until it's almost gone.
  • 3
    Fold in the eggs and potatoes and place by the spoonful into your prepared empanada dough.
  • 4
    Fold dough over to make a filled half circle and use a fork to press the edges together. Refrigerate uncooked empanadas for 3 hours.
  • 5
    Fry in 350 degree oil for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown.
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