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Fried Empanadas

SUBMITTED BY: CNCOOK PHOTO BY: Abi G.

"These fried empanadas are the best! Raisins and eggs make this recipe extra delicious believe it or not!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 24 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  1 Hr
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 20 Min
Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups water, or as needed
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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
  • 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender, or pinching into small pieces using your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Use a fork to stir in water a few tablespoons at a time, until the mixture forms a ball. Pat into a ball, and flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender. Crumble in the beef, and season with salt, paprika, cumin and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is browned. Drain excess grease, and stir in the raisins and vinegar. Refrigerate until chilled, then stir in the hard-cooked eggs.
  3. Form the dough into 2 inch balls. On a floured surface, roll each ball out into a thin circle. Spoon some of the meat mixture onto the center, then fold into half-moon shapes. Seal edges by pressing with your fingers.
  4. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Place one or two pies into the fryer at a time. Cook for about 5 minutes, turning once to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels, and serve hot.

FOOTNOTE

  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2005 by HOLLYFAE
This is the only empanada recipe that I've tried and I see no reason to look further! So good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2007 by Lucy7
This is the real thing! Empanadas Chilenas, I love them. The only thing I did different was:... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2004 by NICOL ZAHRA
these turned out great. My chilean grandmother would be proud :) MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2006 by MAKEA
This dough is on point! I was in La Serena, Chile earlier in the year and dined on Empanada... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2007 by 3RDTIMESACHARM
this is just like the Chilean empanadas that my grandma just to make. No one understands... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2007 by Destiny16
i LOVED these. our fryer doesn't work anymore so i just baked them in a 400 degree oven... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2006 by Abi G.
Took a bit of time but it was worth it. I increased the recipe's spices to taste, and also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2007 by chellip
The crust is the bomb! Hot Pockets aint got nothing on this! I'm mexican, so i had to spice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by cgladney
These were great!!!! I did change the recipe a little. I didn't add hard boiled eggs or the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2008 by Comerio P.R.