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Beef-Potato Empanadas With Chimichuri Sauce Recipe

Beef-Potato Empanadas With Chimichuri Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
2 medium boiling potatoes, peeled , parboiled 15 minutes and finely grated
1 large onion, finely chopped
3/4 tsp ground red chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup well-chilled butter , cut into pieces (1 stick)
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
5 -6 tbsp cold water
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 large shallot, minced
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 tsp minced fresh herb (a combination of oregano, basil and thyme)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

For Filling:.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
Crumble in beef; stir until beginning to lose red color, about 4 minutes.
Add potatoes,onion,chili powder,cumin and salt and pepper to taste.
Saute until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes; adjust seasoning and cool to room temperature.
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated.).
For Pastry:.
Combine flour,baking powder,and salt in large bowl; cut in butter and shortening until coarse meal forms.
Mix in enough water to bind dough.
Gather into ball and knead gently until smooth; let rest 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Roll pastry out on lightly floured surface to thickness of 1/8 inch.
Cut out 5 1/2-inch rounds, using can or bowl as guide.
Place 2 tablespoons filling in center of each; fold in half, pressing edges to seal; gently curve into crescent shapes and crimp edges with fork.
Pierce several times with fork and place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake until pastries are light brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Serve hot, passing chimichuri sauce separately.
For Chimichuri Sauce:.
Combine all ingredients in medium bowl.
Cover and let stand 3 hours.
Serve at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1425.45 Kcal (5968 kJ)
Calories from fat	853.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	94.84g	146%
Cholesterol	145.65mg	49%
Sodium	703.88mg	29%
Potassium	1104.08mg	23%
Total Carbs	109.01g	36%
Sugars	9.34g	37%
Dietary Fiber	7.8g	31%
Protein	35.29g	71%
Vitamin C	23.7mg	39%
Vitamin A	1mg	35%
Iron	5.2mg	29%
Calcium	201.5mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	287.42 Kcal (1203 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.12g	146%
Cholesterol	29.37mg	49%
Sodium	141.92mg	29%
Potassium	222.62mg	23%
Total Carbs	21.98g	36%
Sugars	1.88g	37%
Dietary Fiber	1.57g	31%
Protein	7.12g	71%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	35%
Iron	1mg	29%
Calcium	40.6mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

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