Empanadas de Lomo Saltado (Stir-Fried Beef Empanadas)

Stir-Fried Beef Empanadas, also known as Empanadas de Lomo Saltado, are a delicious fusion of Peruvian and Chinese cuisines. These savory hand pies are filled with a flavorful stir-fried beef mixture and then fried to golden perfection.

Non Vegetarian Appetizer Peruvian-Chinese Peruvian Chinese Cuisine Empanadas Stir Fried Beef
Empanadas de Lomo Saltado (Stir-Fried Beef Empanadas)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 yellow chili pepper, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 empanada dough discs
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, stir-fry the beef over high heat until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, stir-fry the onion, tomatoes, chili pepper, and garlic until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Return the beef to the skillet and add soy sauce, vinegar, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture onto each empanada dough disc. Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges to seal.
  5. Heat oil in a deep skillet and fry the empanadas 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
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
15g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large skillet Deep skillet Knife Cutting board Spoon Paper towels

Tools

Frying pan Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the Stir-Fried Beef Empanadas hot with aji sauce or salsa criolla on the side.

Tips & tricks

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

Cost

$20