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Chilean Empanada Recipe

Traditional Chilean empanadas filled with beef, onions, and spices.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chilean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter chilled and diced
  • ¾ cup cold water

Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup black olives sliced
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs quartered

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add butter and mix until crumbly. Gradually add water, mixing until dough forms. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, cook beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned. Add paprika, cumin, and oregano. Stir in raisins and olives. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Roll out dough on a floured surface. Cut into circles. Place filling and a piece of egg in the center of each circle. Fold and seal edges.
  5. Place empanadas on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

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