Beef and Olive Empanadas Recipe

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Beef and Olive Empanadas
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  1. For filling: Cook beef, onion & garlic; drain fat; Stir in cumin & red pepper; Cook & stir 1 minute; Stir in olives & tomato sauce; Set aside.
  2. For pastry, stir together flour & salt; Cut in shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add beaten egg & 1/2 cup water; stir until well combined. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead 10-12 strokes. Divide dough in half; Roll 1 portion dough 1/8 thick; Cut into 3 rounds; Re-roll scraps & cut enough to total 18 rounds; Repeat with remaining dough portion. Place 1 rounded teaspoon of filling in center of each round; Moisten edges with water; fold in half, sealing edges with fork. Prick dough and place on ungreased baking sheet. Stir together egg & water; brush over empanadas.
  3. Bake at 425 °F for 15-18 minutes Can also be deep-fried, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 417.55 Kcal (1748 kJ)
Calories from fat 216.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.1g 37%
Cholesterol 54.1mg 18%
Sodium 456.01mg 19%
Potassium 181.79mg 4%
Total Carbs 38.73g 13%
Sugars 1.16g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.15g 9%
Protein 10.92g 22%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 29.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 288.87 Kcal (1209 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.67g 37%
Cholesterol 37.43mg 18%
Sodium 315.48mg 19%
Potassium 125.77mg 4%
Total Carbs 26.8g 13%
Sugars 0.8g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.49g 9%
Protein 7.55g 22%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 7%
Calcium 20.3mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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