Delectable Salvadoran Empanadas (Empanadas Salvadoreñas Deliciosas)

Empanadas Salvadoreñas Deliciosas (Delectable Salvadoran Empanadas) are a popular dish in Salvadoran cuisine. These savory turnovers are filled with a delicious combination of ingredients and are perfect for a tasty snack or a meal.

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Delectable Salvadoran Empanadas (Empanadas Salvadoreñas Deliciosas)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup green olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the water, tossing with a fork until a dough forms. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the olives, raisins, and hard-boiled eggs. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a 6-inch circle. Place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal.
  4. In a deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the empanadas in batches until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
15g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large bowl Skillet Rolling pin Deep skillet

Tools

Fork Knife Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the empanadas with a side of salsa or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with cooked black beans and add more vegetables to the filling.

Cost

$15