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Beef Empanadas with Olives and Raisins

Delicious beef empanadas with a mix of olives and raisins for a sweet and savory flavor.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Latin American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup green olives, chopped
  • 0.25 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 package empanada dough
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion, olives, raisins, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until onions are soft.
  4. Roll out the empanada dough and cut into circles.
  5. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each circle.
  6. Fold the dough over and seal the edges with a fork.
  7. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Empanadas
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