Beef Empanadas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 poblano pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper
1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
2 (14-oz) packages frozen 4-inch empanada disks, thawed
vegetable oil
avocado salsa verde

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, pepper, and garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in beef and next 4 ingredients; cook, stirring often, 8 minutes or until beef is cooked through. Stir in tomatoes and next 3 ingredients; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.
Spread about 1 heaping tablespoon beef mixture evenly in center of empanada disks. Brush edges of dough with water. Fold dough over filling, pressing edges with a fork to seal. Place on baking sheet.
Pour oil to a depth of 1 inch into a soup pot or Dutch oven; heat to 350° to 360°. Fry empanadas, in batches, 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve with Avocado Salsa Verde.
For a lighter variation, skip the frying step: Brush both sides of the empanadas with oil, and bake on a lightly greased baking sheet at 400° for 15 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	817.43 Kcal (3422 kJ)
Calories from fat	306.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.08g	52%
Cholesterol	150.71mg	50%
Sodium	1709.01mg	71%
Potassium	1512.93mg	32%
Total Carbs	74g	25%
Sugars	30.96g	124%
Dietary Fiber	6.07g	24%
Protein	54.62g	109%
Vitamin C	15.4mg	26%
Iron	7.5mg	42%
Calcium	96.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	178.6 Kcal (748 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.45g	52%
Cholesterol	32.93mg	50%
Sodium	373.41mg	71%
Potassium	330.57mg	32%
Total Carbs	16.17g	25%
Sugars	6.77g	124%
Dietary Fiber	1.33g	24%
Protein	11.93g	109%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	26%
Iron	1.6mg	42%
Calcium	21.1mg	10%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

18.4

Points
21

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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