Directions:
- For filling: Cook beef, onion & garlic; drain fat; Stir in cumin & red pepper; Cook & stir 1 minute; Stir in olives & tomato sauce; Set aside.
- 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.
- Bake at 425 °F for 15-18 minutes Can also be deep-fried, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| 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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