Empanadas - (Puerto Rican Style)
by larryv08
Authentic flavor and the original empanadas of Puerto Rico. The best you will ever make.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 lbs Ground beef
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Tbsp Sofrito
- 1 Packet Sazon w coriander and annatto
- 1/4 Cup Goya tomato sauce
- 1 Tsp Minced garlic
- 1/2 Diced onion
- 6 Stuffed pimento olives diced
- 1/8 Tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 Tsp Dried oregano
- 1/2 Cup Mexican blend cheese
- 1 Package Goya discos ; Frozen turnover dough
- 1 Cup Corn oil / Peanut oil ; For frying
- 1 Egg ; Sealing dough
INSTRUCTIONS
In a skillet, heat oil on medium heat. Stir in ground meat and cook just till sizzling and half browned.
Stir in the remaining ingredients, (except cheese, egg, discos and frying oil).
Lower heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until mixture thickens.
With your thawed Goya discos, spoon about 1 tbsp of the mixture into the middle with a sprinkle of cheese, fold-over and moisten edges with the egg and seal with a fork.
Heat 2 1/2 inches of oil in a deep sauce pan on medium heat. Cook empanadas in batches, turning till lightly browned on both sides.
Drain on paper towels and enjoy one of my favorite foods on earth!
NOTES
Goya sofrito can be found in the Latin isles of your grocery store and the Goya Discos can be found in the frozen section.
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Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (39g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 8 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 101 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 68 (67%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 7.6g | 10 % | |
| Saturated Fat 3.2g | 16 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 0.2g | ||
| Cholesterol 26.7mg | 8 % | |
| Sodium 99.5mg | 3 % | |
| Potassium 106mg | 3 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 0.4g | 0 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0 % | |
| Sugars, other 0.3g | ||
| Protein 7.5g | 11 % | |
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Calories per serving: 101
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