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Empanadas Argentinas
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. caul fat or possibly any other type of fat
- 1 lb bottom round or possibly sirloin hand minced or possibly coarsely grnd
- 5 x scallions - (to 6) thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
- 1/2 c. seedless raisins
- 2 Tbsp. dry oregano
- 1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper
- 1 Tbsp. grnd cumin
- 2 Tbsp. Spanish sweet paprika Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 2 x roasted peppers, diced Empanada dough discs (available frzn at specialty markets)
- 10 x green olives pitted
- 3 x hard-boiled Large eggs sliced Oil for frying
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. caul fat. Add in the minced meat and white scallion slices, and saute/fry till slightly browned. Add in raisins and spices and cook till meat is cooked through. Stir in green scallion slices and roasted peppers. Let mix cold.
- Fill empanada discs with meat, add in 1 olive and 1 slice of egg. Seal the empanada.
- Preheat oil in a deep sauce pot fitted with a frying thermometer to 375 degrees. Deep fry the empanadas in the oil for about 3 min. Remove from oil with slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels.
- This recipe yields 5 servings.
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