Empanadas Chilenas Con Pino (chilean Empanadas With Pino Filling)

Empanadas Chilenas con Pino, or Chilean Empanadas with Pino Filling, are a traditional and beloved dish in Chilean cuisine. These savory pastries are filled with a delicious mixture of seasoned ground beef, onions, raisins, black olives, and hard-boiled eggs, creating a perfect balance of flavors.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Chilean Chilean Cuisine Empanadas Pino Filling
Empanadas Chilenas Con Pino (chilean Empanadas With Pino Filling)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup pitted black olives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and cold butter. Use your hands to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water and knead the dough until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat. Add the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in the raisins and olives. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the pino filling cool.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Divide the chilled dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 6-inch circle on a floured surface.
  4. Place a spoonful of the pino filling in the center of each dough circle. Add a few pieces of chopped hard-boiled egg on top of the filling.
  5. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Use a fork to press and seal the edges of the empanadas.
  6. Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the empanadas are golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Baking

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
15g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Large bowl Skillet Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Fork Basting brush

Serving suggestions

Serve the empanadas with a side of pebre, a traditional Chilean condiment made with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and aji peppers.

Tips & tricks

For a shortcut, you can use store-bought empanada dough instead of making the dough from scratch.

Cost

$15