Chilean Empanadas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tbsp chopped garlic
1/3 cup raisins, chopped
1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp flour
1 3/4 tsp allspice
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
2 (12 oz) packages refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water

Directions:

Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium heat.
Add beef, bell pepper and garlic.
Cook until beef loses its pink color and vegetables begin to soften, about 6 minutes.
Add raisins and next 6 ingredients and cook until mixture is thick, about 5 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Mix in cheese and cilantro.
Preheat oven to 375º.
Roll out one biscuit on lightly floured surface to 4-inch circle.
Brush half the dough with egg wash.
Place 1 rounded tablespoon filling on dough.
Fold over to crate half circle; press edges to seal.
Using fork, crimp edges.
Place on large baking sheet.
Brush with egg wash.
Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	232.49 Kcal (973 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.35g	22%
Cholesterol	50.96mg	17%
Sodium	386.99mg	16%
Potassium	228.73mg	5%
Total Carbs	11.74g	4%
Sugars	1.18g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	5%
Protein	14.44g	29%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	4.4mg	25%
Calcium	246.5mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	231.92 Kcal (971 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.31g	22%
Cholesterol	50.84mg	17%
Sodium	386.04mg	16%
Potassium	228.17mg	5%
Total Carbs	11.71g	4%
Sugars	1.18g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	5%
Protein	14.4g	29%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	4.4mg	25%
Calcium	245.9mg	25%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

5.6

Points
6

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Good Points

saturated fat free

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