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Empanadas:TheMostDeliciousEmpanadaRecipesCollection

TastyandDeliciouslySeasonedMeats,Vegetables,andCheesesPerfectlyPrepared

KarenCicero

TableofContents

ConversionTable

AbbreviationTable

EmpanadaDough

Crust1Crust2Crust3

CheeseEmpanadasPorkEmpanadasVenezuelanChickenEmpanadas

BakedEmpanadas

PizzaEmpanadasArgentineBeefEmpanadasTunaEmpanadasCreamCheese,ChickenandJalapeñosEmpanadasChickenSaladEmpanadaTurkeyEmpanadaShrimpandCheeseEmpanada

VegetarianEmpanadas

AsparagusandGoatCheeseEmpanadaMushroomsEmpanadaEggsandPotatoEmpanada

SweetEmpanadas

BananaEmpanadaBlueberryandChocolateEmpanada

ChickenEmpanada

ShreddedChickenFajitaEmpanadaChickenChileVerdeChickenMushroomEmpanadasSouthwestChicken&BlackBeanEmpanadas

BeefEmpanadas

ShreddedBeefEmpanadasBeefMushroomBurgundyEmpanadasPepperSteakEmpanadas

PorkEmpanadas

PorkChiliVerdeEmpanadasRoastedRedPepperPorkEmpanadasBBQPorkEmpanadas

SeafoodEmpanadas

SalmonDillEmpanadasLemonRosemaryHalibutEmpanadasSeasonedTalapiaEmpanadasShrimpandRiceEmpanadasHalibutSpinachTomatoEmpanadas

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Conversions

1/2floz=3tsp=1tbsp=15ml1floz=2tbsp=1/8c=30ml2floz=4tbsp=3/4c=60ml4floz=8tbsp=1/2c=118ml8floz=16tbsp=1c=236ml16floz=1pt=1/2qt=2c=473ml128floz=8pt=4qt=1gal=3.78L

Abbreviations

oz=ouncefloz=fluidouncetsp=teaspoontbsp=tablespoonml=milliliterc=cuppt=pintqt=quartgal=gallonL=liter

BasicEmpanadaDoughYouhavesomechoiceswhenitcomestoempanadadough.Youcaneitherbuypre-madefromthestoreoryoucanmakeityourself.Ineithercasewethoughtweshouldshowyouhow it’s done from scratch. The first crust is your basic crust made from flour. Crustnumber2isbestsuitedforfrying.Crustnumber3istheColombianyellowdoughversionwhich is made using cornmeal or masa. This crust is typically used when fryingempanadas.

Crust#1

Ingredients:

1/3cupicewater1largeegg2¼cupsunbleachedall-purposeflourHalfcupcoldunsaltedbutter(cutinto½inchcubes)

1½tspsalt1tablespoondistilledwhitevinegar

Directions

1. Inalargebowl,sievetheflourwithsalt.2. Kneadinthebutterwithyourhandsuntilthemixturelookscrumbly.3. Inasmallerbowlbeattheeggtogetherwithvinegarandwater.4. To flour mixture, add the egg mixture while stirring with fork until barely

incorporated.Don’tmixtoomuch.5. Put the mixture onto a floured surface Knead with your hand’s heel twice, just

enoughtomakeitintoaquickdough.6. Shapethedoughintoaflatrectangleandwrapitinplastic.Letthedoughchillforat

leastanhour.7. Splitthedoughupinto12equalpiecesandturnthepiecesinto12balls.8. Withalightlyflouredrollingpin,roll1balloutonaflouredsurfaceintoa5inchdisc

(about1/8inchthick).9. Makesuretokeeptherestcoveredwithadamptowelwhiledoingthis.Dothesame

withtherestandkeeptheonesthataredonealsocovered.That’sit;youcannowusethemtocreateempanada

Crust#2

Ingredients:

3cupsflour1tablespoonbakingpowder2teaspoonssugarPinchofsalt½cuplardorshortening1egg¾cupchickenstock

Instructions:

1. Combineflour,bakingpowder,sugarandsaltinalargemixingbowlCutinthelard

withapastryblenderuntilcrumbly2. Inanotherbowl,beattheeggthenwhiskinthechickenstock3. Addtheeggtotheflourandmix.4. Refrigeratefor30minutesbeforeuse5. Whenreadytofill,rolloutdoughto¼inchthickness,andcutintoroundstofill.

Crust#3

Ingredients:

1½cupspre-cookedyellowcornmeal2cupswater1tablespoonvegetableoil½tablespoonsazonGoyawithazafran(mixofgarlic,cuminandMexicansaffron)½teaspoonsalt

Instructions:

1. Mixcornmeal, sazonGoyaand salt.Addwaterandoil andmixuntil a softdough

forms2. Coverwithplasticwrapandsetasidetorestatleast20minutesbeforefilling.When

ready to fill, take about 1½ tablespoonsof dough andmake into a ballwithyourhands

3. Placedoughballbetweentwopiecesofplasticandrolloutverythinintoacircletofill.

CheeseEmpanadasYou’re having guest over and you are in need of appetizers. How about some cheeseempanadas? This appetizer is quick simple and delicious. Although ingredients andcreativity can make thousands of empanada combinations, usually it’s a sure bet thatalmosteveryonewilllovecheeseempanadasatanytime!

Ingredients:

3cupscornmealApinchofsalt12ozmozzarellacheese(BrandofChoice)Oil,forfrying

Directions:

1. Placethecornmealintoabowl,addapinchofsaltandthenaround2-2½cupsof

water,kneaduntilformadough.2. Takeatbspofdoughandputitonapieceofplasticwrap3. Makea3to4inchcircleofdough4. Addthecheese5. Foldthecircleinhalfintoamoonshape6. Closeitwithafork7. Inasaucepan,heattheoilto375°8. Frytheempanadasuntilgoldencrisp.

PorkEmpanadasPork Empanadas are incredibly easy, very tasty and highly rich in nutrients. Althoughsomepeople have amisconstrued conception about pork, the truth of thematter is that

porkisagreatsourceofprotein.Inaddition,porkcontainsvitaminsandmineralssuchasiron,B1,B6,B12andzinc.Combiningporkwithsomeveggiescancreateanexcellentcombinationtoserveaslunchordinner.

Ingredients:

2tbspvegetableoil2clovesgarlic,minced1tomato,diced1onion,diced1carrot,diced1lbpork,minced1porkstockcubeApinchofsalt½cuppeas1largepotato,diced1tspsugar1/8cupwater

Dough:

3cupsplainflour½tspbakingpowder½tspsalt250gbutter,cubed¼cupwater1egg

Directions:

1. Startcookingyou’llseetheporkalmostdone.2. Add the carrot, and keep cooking themix around 8minutes, finally add peas and

sugar,keepitoverheatfortwomoreminutesandthenletitcooldown.

Nowtomakethepastry

1. Combineflour,bakingpowdersaltandbutter.2. Begintorubthebutterwiththedryingredientsuntilgetacrumblymixture.3. Addwaterandegg.4. Kneaduntilgetasoftdough5. Makedoughcircles,addthefillinginthemiddleandcloseitinamoonshape.6. Heatthevegetableoilinapanandcooktheempanadasuntilgoldenandcrisp

VenezuelanChickenEmpanadas

OneofthemostfamousplatesinVenezuelaisEmpanadas.Afterarepas,Empanadasarethe second favorite dish for breakfast and can be found on almost every corner inVenezuela.Inadditiontobeinginexpensiveandyummy;theyalsohaveavarietyofdipsto accompany them. The following simple recipewill show you how tomake chickenempanadas,Venezuelanstyle.

Ingredients:

1cupprecookedcornmeal½cupwater½tspsalt½poundchickenbreast1tomato,diced1onion,dicedVegetableoil,forfrying

Directions:

1. Boilthechickenwithapinchofsalt.2. Aftercooked,cutitinstripesandputitintoapanwiththetomatoandonion.3. Letitcooldown.4. Preparethedoughwiththecornmeal,waterandsalt.Ifyouwantthedoughtobeabit

sweeter,addaroundatspofsugar.5. Kneaduntilsoft.6. Dividethedoughinfourandmakecircleswitheachpart.7. Makeitflatandputthechickeninthemiddleofthecircle.8. Closeitinhalfandsealitwithafork.9. Heatthevegetableoilinapanandfrytheempanadastillgoldenbrown.Enjoy!

PizzaEmpanadasBeing one of the most popular foods worldwide, Pizza is usually a favorite amongeveryone.Pizza+EmpanadasareaperfectcombinationandidealforanysituationfromSundaybrunch,topartyappetizertodinner.Youwilladoretheseempanadasifyoulovepizza.

Ingredients:

30wontonwrappers3cupspizzasauceApinchofpepper10ozmozzarellacheese8ozpepperoniVegetableoil,forfrying

Directions:

1. Inapot,mixthepizzasaucewiththepeppertogiveitmoreflavors.2. Putsomeofthemozzarellacheese,pizzasauceandapepperoniinthemiddleofeach

wontonwrapper.3. Sealthewontonwrapperswithaforkinahalfmoonshape.Ifyouwant,youcanadd

somecorn.4. Heatthevegetableoilinapan.5. Startfryingthelittleempanadasuntilcrisp,about30-45seconds.

ArgentineBeefEmpanadasThis is a perfect recipe if you’re looking for something heavy enough for lunch butdifferent. There are recipes that call for eggs and there are also ones without. A littleknowninterestingfact:ArgentinahasaNationalEmpanadaFestival.

Ingredients:

1lbgroundbeef½cuponions,chopped½cupolives4boiledeggs,sliced3tomatoes,diced50gbacon,chopped3clovesgarlic3tbspbutter¼tspcuminVegetableoil,forfrying

Dough:

4cupsall-purposeflour¼cupwater2eggs,beaten3tbspbutter2tspbakingpowder1tspsalt

Directions

1. Inapan,cookthebutter,bacon,garlicandonions.2. Afteracoupleofminutes,addthegroundbeef.3. Mixwellandstartaddingthespices.4. Nowincludethetomatoesandtheolivesinthemixture.5. Cookoverlowheatuntilthebeefisdone,letitcooldown.

Preparethedough

1. Mixalldryingredients.2. Addbutter,eggsandwater.3. Kneaduntilcreatesoftdough.Letitrestforabout5minutes.4. Dividethedoughin12balls.5. Flattheballswitharoller.6. Addatbspofthefillinginthemiddleofeachcircle.Foldthedoughmakingahalf

moonshape.7. Dipyourfingersinwaterandsealtheborder.8. Don’tbeshywhenfryingwiththevegetableoil,usealot.

BakedEmpanadasBakedEggsandsausageempanadasareperfect forbreakfastorbrunch. Inadditionyoucanalsomakethemfried,however,bakedisabithealthierandverydelicious.ThereisaverybiglistofdifferenttypesofsausagesoChooseyourfavoritetypeaccordingly.

Ingredients:

½poundsausages1tspvegetableoil½largeonion6eggs,beatenApinchofsalt¼cupcheese

Dough:

1cupwater6ozbutter3cupsflourApinchofsalt

Directions:

1. Heattheoilandcookthesausagesinapan.2. When sausages are cooked and browed, add the onion, and cook until the onions

becometranslucent.3. Addtheeggs,saltandcheese,stiruntildone.

Forthedough:

1. Inapanheatwaterandbutteruntilthebutterismelted.

2. Inabowl,addflourandsalt;makeaholeinthemiddleandstartaddingtheliquidwhilekneading.

3. Getwetdough,wrapitinplasticandrefrigeratefrom2to3hoursbeforeuse.4. Separate14piecesofdoughandrolltheminacircularshape.5. Addthefillinginthemiddleofdoughandencloseitinhalf.6. Closetheborderwithyourfingers.7. Preheattheoven400°.8. Cookfor20-25minutes.

TunaEmpanadasTuna contains vitaminB,Omega-3, is full of protein and is great at preventing strokesheartdiseaseandobesity.Becauseofallthehealthbenefitsoftunayouhavetotrytheseempanadas.

Ingredients:

1cantuna3tbsppeeledtomatoes¼cuponions,choppedApinchofsaltApinchofpepper2clovesgarlic,mashed

Dough:

2cupsall-purposeflour1/3cupbutter2eggs2tbspwater2tspbakingpowder1eggyolk

Directions:

Dough:

1. Mixallthedryingredientsinalargebowl.2. Makeaholeinthemiddleofthebowlandaddthebutterinlittlecubes,startmixing

itwiththeflour.3. Beattheeggsabitandaddtheminthemix,addthewater.Stiruntilgetsoftdough.4. Letitrestfor5minutes.5. Preheattheovento300°.

Forthetunafilling:

1. Inapan,mixthetunawithalltheotheringredients.Ifyouwanttospiceitmore,addmorethanapinchofsaltandpepper.

2. Takeapieceofdough;rollituntilhaveacircularflatshape.3. Addatbspoftunafillinginsideeachdoughcircle.Closeitinahalfmoonshape.4. Bakefor15minutes.

CreamCheese,ChickenandJalapeñosEmpanadasJalapeñoempanadasmuchlikeJalapeñoPoppersareausefuleasyandtastyrecipe.Youcanwhiptheseupforparties,lunch,snacks,orwhateverlike.Inadditiontoagreatsnack,jalapeñosareagreatsourceofvitaminC?

Ingredients:

8ozcreamcheese2cupscookedshreddedchicken1½cupscheddarcheese3ozjalapeños,diced1egg,beatenApinchofsaltApinchofpepper

Forthedough:

4cupsall-purposeflour3/4cupbutter1¼cupswater2tspbakingpowderApinchofsalt

Directions:

1. Inapot,meltthecreamcheeseandthenaddthechicken,salt,pepper,jalapeñosand

cheddarcheese.2. Inalittlebowl,beattheeggandholditthere.

Dough:

1. Mix all the dry ingredients and then add the butter, after everything iswellmixed

(dryingredients+butter),startpouringwaterintothemixture.2. Kneadituntilitbecomessoftdough.3. Takealittlepieceofdoughandrollituntilgetaflatcircle.4. Addatbspofthefillingineachcircle.5. Foldthedoughinhalfandsealitwithafork.6. Preheattheovento400°

7. Beforebaking theempanadas,brush themwith theeggon the top, this isgoing tomakethembrowner.

8. Baketheempanadasfor15-18minutes.

ChickenSaladEmpanadaDo you ever have chicken leftovers you’re not quite sure what to do with? Morespecifically,doyouhavechickensaladleftovers?RememberEmpanadasareagreatwaytotakeadvantageofthatleftoverfood.

Ingredients:

2cupschicken,shreddedandcooked1/2cupmayonnaise1/3cuptoastedpecans,chopped1/4cupcelery,chopped2tbsplemonjuice3/4tspsalt1/4tspblackpepper8refrigeratedjumbobiscuits

Directions:

1. Preheattheovento350°2. Inapan,over lowheat,stir together thechicken,mayo,celery, lemon,pecans,salt

andpepperforabout1minute.3. Rollthebiscuitsinto6inchescircles.4. Put2tbspoffillingintoeachcircle.5. Foldthebiscuitsinhalfandsealitpressingtheborderswithafork.6. Bakefor25minutesoruntilgolden.

TurkeyEmpanadaLookingforanaftertheholiday’sbreakfast?LeftoverTurkeyisthemainingredienthere.Don’tbeafraidtogetcreative,putsomecornpeas,carrots,orcheese,andservethemwithsomegarlicorcheddarcheesesauce.

Ingredients:

12empanadasdiscs(Ifavailableinyourarea)2tbspbutter½onion,sliced½bellpepper,sliced3clovesgarlic,crushed2tomatoes,diced1tspgroundcumin

2cupsturkey,shredded2tbspturkeygravy(ifyouhavesomeleftovers)½tbsporeganoApinchofsalt

Directions:

1. Inapan,meltthebutter.Addtheonions,tomatoes,bellpepper,garlic,oreganoand

cumin.Stirwhilecookingovermediumheataround12minutes.2. Mixintheshreddedturkeyandgravy;keepstirring.3. Addonetbspoftheturkeymixtureontothecenterofeachdoughdisc.4. Foldtheempanadadiscandsealtheedgeswithafork.5. Preheattheovento400°.Bakefor25minutesoruntilgolden.

ShrimpandCheeseEmpanadaFactsaboutshrimps:

May9th isNational ShrimpDay; however shrimp is an enjoyable treat any day of theyear.Shrimpcomeinvariouscolorssuchaspink,red,whiteandevensomestrangeonessuchastigersandblue.Hereisareallytastycheeseandshrimpempanadarecipe.

Ingredients:

2tbspoliveoil½cuponions,chopped2clovesgarlic,mashed1lbshrimp,peeled,deveinedandchopped.4tomatoesApinchofsalt1cupmozzarellacheese,grated1tbspmilk1egg,beaten16empanadadiscs(IfAvailableInYourArea)

Directions:

1. Puttheoliveoilinskilletovermediumheat,addtheonionsandgarlic,stirforabout

5minutes.2. Incorporatetheshrimpsintotheskillet,cookuntiltheshrimpsturnpinkish.3. Addtomatoes,saltandgarlic.Keepcookinguntileverythingisdoneandputasideto

letthefillingcolddown.4. Takeeachempanadadiscandputabigtbspoffillinginthemiddleofeachcircle.5. FoldthediscsinhalfandcloseitwithaforkPreheattheovento375°6. Beat the egg with the milk and brush that mixture over the empanadas Bake the

empanadasfor20-25minutesoruntilgolden.

AsparagusandGoatCheeseEmpanadaIfyouareacheeselovergoatcheeseisagreatoptionifyou’relookingforhealthbenefits.Highinprotein,goatcheesehelpsyouboostmetabolismandinreallylowinfat.Thisisaperfectvegetarianrecipe.

Ingredients:

2tbspbutter½cuponions,diced½lbofasparagus1cupgreenpeas4ozgoatcheese,crumbledApinchofsaltApinchofpepper12empanadadiscs1egg,beaten

Directions:

1. Inapan,meltthebutterovermediumheat.2. Addtheonionsandcookforabout3minutes.3. Then,addtheasparagusandcookforanother4-5minutes.4. Addthepeasandcookforanothercoupleofminutes.5. Addsaltandpepper.6. Takeeachoftheempanadadiscsandfillthemwiththeasparagusmixture.7. Closethedoughinhornshape,sealitwithafork.8. Preheattheovento400°9. Beforebaking,brushovertheempanadaswiththeegg.10. Bakefor25minutesorabitmore,waituntilgetsgold.

MushroomsEmpanadaMushroomEmpanadasareagreatoptiontomakeforappetizers.Youcanmaketheminpetitstyleoralargerhardystyleandeitherwayeverybodyisgoingtolovethem.Thesevegetarianempanadasgoperfectwithdippingsaucessuchasfreshtomatosauceherbs.

Ingredients:

2tbspbutter3cupsmushrooms,sliced¼cupraisins2tspbalsamicvinegar1cupcheese,grated1egg,beaten25miniempanadadiscs(IfAvailableInYourArea)

Directions:

1. Cookthemushroomsovermediumheatforabout10-15minutes.2. Addtheraisinsandbalsamicvinegar.3. Cookfor5minutesmoreand.4. Letitcooldown.5. Takeeachminiempanadadiscandputabouthalftbspofmushroomfillingandabit

ofcheeseinthecenterofeachdoughcircle.6. Sealitfoldingitinhalfandpresstheedgewithafork.Brusheachempanadawiththe

beatenegg.7. Preheattheovento400°8. Bakeforabout30minutes.

EggsandPotatoEmpanadaThisrecipe isultra-healthy, tastyandsupereasy tomake. In this recipewearegoing tomake thembakedbutyoucan fry themorbake themwhicheverwayyouprefer.Servethesewithadippingsaucepinkincolorusingtomatosauce,mayonnaiseandsomepepper.

Ingredients:

3potatoes,diced1onion,diced3eggs,boiledandscrambled2tbspoliveoilApinchofsaltApinchofpepper

Dough:

2½cupall-purposeflour1egg½cupbutterApinchofsaltApinchofpepper

Directions:

1. Heattheoliveoilinapanovermediumheat,addtheonion.2. Addthedicedpotatoesandspices.3. Cookforabout3minutes,stirring.4. Finally,addthescrambledeggandseasoneditwithsaltandpepper.5. Forthedough,inabowl,mixallthedryingredients.6. Beatalittlebittheegg.Makeaholeinthemiddleofthedryingredients.7. Addtheeggandbutter.KneaduntilgetsoftdoughPreheattheovento400°

8. Rollthedoughandcutcircleshapes.9. Youcanuseajumbocookiecutter.10. Put1-2tbspoffillinginthemiddleofthedoughcircles.11. Closethecirclesinhalfandpresstheedgeswithafork.12. Bakefor30minutesoruntilgolden.

BananaEmpanadaPerfect fordessert theseEmpanadaswillmakeyourmouthwater! Ifyoucan imagineabananasinglepie,youwilllovethisrecipe.Servetheseempanadaswithsomechocolatesyruporwithicecreamandchocolatesyrup.

Yields:12empanadas

Ingredients:

3bananas,ripped1½cupsflourApinchofsalt3tbspsugar8tbspbutter,diced1eggyolk,beaten¼cupwater

Directions:

1. Takealargebowl,mixallthedryingredients,addthebutterandmixuntilgetdough

withlittlepiecesofcrumbs.2. Addtheeggyolkandkeepmixing.3. Addthewaterandkneadabit.4. Letthedoughrestforabout1hour.5. Preheattheovento400°Rollthedoughandcutcircleshapes.6. Put1 tbspofbananafilling in themiddleof thedoughcircles.Close thecircles in

halfandpresstheedgeswithafork.7. Bakefor20minutesoruntilgolden.

BlueberryandChocolateEmpanadaPerfect for a tea party or a nice treat with coffee the delicious blueberry chocolateempanadaissure towinthecompanyover. Inadditiontobeinga tasty treatblueberriesprovideagreatsourceofvitaminA,calciumironandarelowincalories.

Ingredients:

1lbblueberries,frozen3/4cupsugar2cupsdarkchocolatechips

Forthedough:4cupsflour½cupsugar½tspsalt1tspbakingpowder1¼cupbutter½cupwater

Directions:

1. Inapanoverlowheat,addtheblueberriesandsugar,starstirring.2. Afterabout20minutes,takeitofftheheatandletitcooldown.3. Forthedough,mixthedryingredientsandaddthelittlebuttercubes.4. Mixeverythingwell.Rollpiecesofdoughinaroundshape.5. Put someof theblueberry filling in themiddleofeachdoughcircleandaddsome

chocolatechipsonovertheblueberries.6. Sealthedoughinhalf,pressingtheedgeswithyourfingers.7. Preheatovento375°8. Bakeforaround20minutes.

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ShreddedChickenFajitaEmpanadasIngredients:

1poundbonelesschickenbreastsorthighs1cupslicedgreenbellpeppers1cupslicedonion1cupslicedredbellpepperVegetableoilforfrying1teaspoongarlic½teaspoondriedoreganoSaltandpeppertotaste

Direction:

1. Prepareempanadadoughforcrust#2asdirectedandrefrigerate.Slicechickeninto

thinstripsandplaceinabowl.2. Coatwithvegetableoil.Addatablespoonofvegetableoiltoadeepskillet.3. Add peppers and onions and stir fry until they begin to soften. Add chicken and

seasoningsandcontinuetocookuntilchickenisthoroughlycooked.4. Fillcrustwith2tablespoonsoffillingandpinchtoseal.Heatoilinadeepskillet.5. Fryindividualempanadasuntilcrustiscooked.Drainandserve.

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ChickenChileVerdeIngredients:

1poundbonelesschickenthighs,diced2mildgreenchilies,cleaned,seededanddiced2jalapenopepper,cleaned,seededanddiced1mediumonion,chopped1greenbellpepper,seededanddiced1canpeeled,dicedtomatoes,drained1cupchickenbroth1tablespoonvegetableoil½teaspoonchiliflake½teaspoonchilipowderDashcayenneSaltandpepper1teaspoongarlic½teaspooncumin½teaspoondriedoreganoVegetableoilforfrying

Instructions:

1. Preparecrust#2andrefrigerate.2. Inaskilletplacetablespoonvegetableoil,onionsandpeppers,sautéuntilvegetables

begintosoften.3. Addchicken,tomatoandspices.Stirfryuntilchickeniscoatedandbrowned.4. Add chicken broth, reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes until chicken is

thoroughlycooked.5. Fillempanadadoughwith2tablespoonsoffilling.Pinchtogetherallaroundtoseal.6. Fryinadeepskilletinhotoilindividuallyuntilbrowned.Drainonapaperplateand

serve.

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ChickenMushroomEmpanadasIngredients:

1poundbonelesschickenbreasts,choppedintobite-sizedpieces1mediumoniondiced2carrots,diced2ribscelerydiced2cupsmushrooms(optionalcannedorfresh),sliced1tablespoonoliveoil

¾cupcookingsherryorredwine½teaspoongarlicJuiceofhalfalemonSaltandpepper

Instructions:

1. Prepare crust #1 and refrigerate. In a non stick skillet, heat olive oil. Add onion,

celeryandcarrot.2. Sautéuntilvegetablessoften.Addchicken.Stiruntilchickeniscoatedandbeginsto

brown.3. Addgarlic,lemonjuice,saltandpepper.Addmushrooms,stirandsautéuntilchicken

isbrowned.Reduceheat.Addsherryorcookingwineanddeglazepan.4. Coverandsimmerfor10-15minutesuntilchickenisthoroughlycookedandliquidis

absorbed.Removefromheat.5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare to fill dough. Fill each empanada with 2

tablespoonsoffilling.Pinchtogetherallaroundtoseal.6. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30 -35minutes until golden brown, turning

halfwaythrough.Serve.

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SouthwestChicken&BlackBeanEmpanadasIngredients:

1poundbonelesschicken2cupswholeblackbeans,freshorcanned1mediumoniondiced1smallgreenbellpepper,seededanddiced1smallredbellpepper,seededanddiced1canwholekernelcorn1jartomatosalsaorhotpeppersauce(optional)1candicedtomatoes1jalapenochili,cleaned,seededanddiced½teaspoonchilipowder½teaspoongarlicSaltandpeppertotaste1tablespoonoliveoil¾cupwaterorchickenbrothVegetableoilforfrying

Instructions:

1. Prepare crust #3 and refrigerate. Heat olive oil in a skillet and add onions and

peppers.2. Dicechickenandplaceinabowl.3. Coatwitholiveoil.4. Whenvegetableshavesoftened,addchickenandbrown.Addseasonings, tomatoes

andblackbeans.5. Addwaterorchickenbroth,coverandsimmeruntilchickeniscookedandliquidis

absorbed.Fillempanadacrustwith2tablespoonsoffilling.6. Pinchtogetherallthewayaroundtoseal.Topwithaspoonfulofsalsaorhotpepper

sauce(optional).7. Fryinadeepnon-stickskilletuntilbrowned.Drainonpaperplateandserve.

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ShreddedBeefEmpanadasIngredients:

1/2smallonion2clovesgarlic2tbspdriedoregano2tbspdriedthyme1tbspbrownsugar1tspcumin1/4tspcayennepepper1/2tspsalt1/2tspblackpepper3tbspoliveoil11/2lbbeefchuckroast1cupsofrito,jarredorhomemade

Instructions:

1. Preparecrust#3andsetaside.Preheatovento300degrees.Inablenderaddonion,

garlic,oregano,thyme,sugar,cumin,cayenne,salt,pepper,andoliveoil.2. Blenduntilsmooth.Coveraroastingpanwithheavydutyfoil,spraywithnonstick

cooking spray.Cutmeat into 3 inch pieces and place on pan.Rub pureedmixtureontochunksofmeatCovertraywithfoilandbake1hour.

3. Turnovendownto250andbake2morehours.Removefoilfromtopofpan;cookanother30minutesat350tobrownmeat.Removemeatandsetasidetocool.

4. Setjuicesasidetocool.Whenmeatiscoolenoughtohandle,shredandremovefat.Spoon fat off reserved juices andboil downuntil reduced to1/ 3original volume.Addsofritoandshreddedmeat,stirtocombine.Correctseasoning.Cool.

5. PrepareempanadadoughforfillingFilldoughandpinchtoseal.Fryindeepskilletinhotvegetableoiluntilgoldenbrown.Drainonpaperplatethenserve.

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BeefMushroomBurgundyEmpanadasIngredients:

1½poundsbeefsirlointips4clovesgarlic2sprigsthyme¼cupbutter½of750mlbottleburgundywine2shallots,diced4Portobellomushroomcaps,sliced2tablespoonsflour2cupsbeefbroth

Instructions:

1. Preparecrust#1andrefrigerate.Meltbutterinaskillet.Sautéshallotsandgarlicthen

add mushrooms. Cover and cook until mushrooms darken and shallots are soft.Remove mushrooms and set aside. Deglaze the pan with one cup beef broth andburgundywine.Boilandcookuntilreducedby1/3.

2. Grill sirloin tipswith salt andpepperunderbroileroronoutsidegrilluntildesireddoneness.Setaside.Whensauceisreduced,addrestofbeefbrothandgarlic.

3. Whisk in flour to thicken sauce. Stir in the mushrooms. Adjust seasonings ifnecessary. Meanwhile, slice sirloin tips into bite-sized pieces. Add to sauce andcombine.Coverandremovefromheat.

4. Preheat oven425degrees andprepare empanadadough for filling.Fill empanadasandpinchtosealpocketsofdough.Placeonnon-stickbakingsheetandintooven.

5. Bakefor20-25minutesuntilgoldenbrown.Removefromovenandcool5minutesbeforeserving.

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PepperSteakEmpanadasIngredients:

2poundsflanksteak,carneasadaorotherthinlyslicedsteak2tablespoonsoliveoil3jalapenopeppers,cleaned,seededanddiced2mildgreenchilies,cleaned,seededanddiced1greenbellpepper,seededandslicedintothinstrips1redbellpepper,seededandslicedintothinstrips1yellowpepperor2bananapeppers,seededandslicedintothinstrips.4garliccloves,diced1largeonion,slicedintothinstrips

1teaspoonchilipowderdashcayennesaltandpeppertotaste1teaspoonchiliflake1tablespoonsoysauce

Instructions:

1. Preparecrust#1andrefrigerate.Inabowlplace1tablespoonoliveoil,soysauce,2

clovesgarlicand½theonion.Addseasoningsandmarinatesteakfor2hours.2. Add oil to skillet and add onions and peppers, salt and pepper, chilies and bell

peppers.Sautéuntilvegetablesbegintosoften.Addsteakandmarinadeandcontinuetocook.

3. Preheatovento375degrees.4. Stir fryuntilmeat is cooked, andvegetables are soft.Prepareempanadadough for

filling. Fill with steak mixture, seal dough pockets and place on nonstick bakingsheet.

5. Bake for 20 -25 minutes until empanadas are golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes.Serve.

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PorkChiliVerdeEmpanadasIngredients:

3/4lbsporksteakorporkshoulder,in2inchcubes1/2cupmediumsalsaVerde1smallonion1clovegarlic1/4cupcilantro1/2cupchickenbroth3/4cupshreddedjackcheese

Instructions:

1. Preparecrust#3andsetaside.Pureesalsa,onion,garlicandcilantroinablender.2. Add toamediumsaucepanwith lid.Add thebrothandporkandbring toagentle

simmer.3. Coverandcookoverlowheatfor1houroruntilporkshredseasilywithafork.4. Removeporkfromjuicesandsetasidetocool.Meanwhileturnheatuponjuicesand

reduceuntilthicklikehoney.5. Shredreservedporkandaddtosauce.Addapinchofsaltifneeded.6. Setaside tocoolandmake thedough.Addtheshreddedcheese to thecooledpork

mixtureandstirtoincorporate.

7. Filldoughasdirected.

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RoastedRedPepperPorkEmpanadasIngredients:

1roastedredpepper,freshorjarred1/4tspsalt1clovegarlic11/2tsppaprika1tbspredvinegar2tbspsherry2tbsptomatopaste1/2lbgroundpork4ozchorizosausage,casingremoved

Directions:

1. Preparecrust#2andrefrigerate.Pureesauceingredientsinafoodprocessor.2. Bringamediumsaucepanwith2tbspoliveoiluptomediumlowheat.3. Add the sauce ingredients and stir until the sizzling stops. Turn down to low and

allowtocookuntilthick.4. Addgroundporkandchorizotothefoodprocessor.Processuntilevenlycombined.

Addmeatmixturetosauceinpan.Cookuntilmeatisnolongerpink.5. Coverandletcookonlowheatfor10minutes,stirringoccasionally.Coolandfillas

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BBQPorkEmpanadasIngredients:

1smallbone-inporkshoulderroast2-3pounds1teaspoongarlicpowdersaltandpepper1teaspooncumin1teaspooncinnamon¼cupbrownsugar1smallonion,diced2ribscelery,diced1cupwater2cupsBBQsauceofchoicevegetableoilforfrying

Instructions:

1. Preparecrust#2andrefrigerate2. Preheatovento325degrees.3. Dryrubseasoningsandbrownsugarintoallsidesoftheroast.4. Placeinroastingpanfatsideup;addwater,onions,andcelery.Roastinovenfor3-4

hoursuntilabletoshredwithafork.5. Removefromroastingpantomixingbowlandshredporkwithtwoforks.AddBBQ

saucetoporkandcombine.6. PrepareempanadadoughforfillingFilldoughwithtablespoonofBBQpork.Sealby

pinchingdoughallthewayaroundtoformapocket.7. Heatoilindeepskillet.8. Fryempanadasuntilbrownedonbothsides.9. Drainonpaperplate,coolandserve.

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SalmonDillEmpanadasIngredients:

2cupscookedsalmon2mediumsizedsalmonsteaks¾cupbreadcrumbs1egg,beaten1teaspoonparsley½teaspoondillweedsaltandpeppertotastesqueezeoflemon1tablespoonbutteroroliveoil

Instructions:

1. Preparecrust#1andrefrigerate.2. Cooksalmonsteakswithadrizzleofoliveoilorapatofbutter,saltandpepper,ina

shallowbakingdishat375degreesfor10minutes.Don’tovercook.Letcool.Flakemeatintoabowl,removingallbones.Addbreadcrumbs,egg,herbsandseasonings.Mixwell.

3. Squeezelemonovermixture.Preparedoughandfilleachcrustwith1-2tablespoonsoffilling.

4. Pinchtogethertosealallthewayaround.Preheatovento350degrees.5. Placeempanadasonbakingsheetandintooven.Bakefor20-25minutesuntilgolden

brown,turninghalfwaythrough.

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LemonRosemaryHalibutEmpanadasIngredients:

2halibutsteaks1teaspoondriedrosemaryjuiceof1lemon2scallionschopped¼teaspoongarlicpowder½teaspoonpaprikasaltandpepper1tablespoonoliveoil

Instructions:

1. Preparecrust#1andrefrigerate.2. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Sear halibut steaks on both sides.Don’t over-cook.

Removefrompanintoamixingbowl.Flakewithforkintobite-sizedpieces.3. Addgarlic,paprika,rosemary,saltandpepper.Preparedoughroundsforfillingand

preheatovento375degrees.4. Fillempanadaswith2tablespoonsoffilling,Squeezelemonoverfillingandtopwith

scallions.Pinchdoughtogetherallthewayaroundtoseal.5. Placeonbakingsheetandbake20-25untilgoldenbrown,turninghalfwaythrough.

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SeasonedTalapiaEmpanadasIngredients:

1poundtilapiajuiceofonelemon1tablespoonvegetableoilsaltandpeppertotaste¼teaspoonpaprika2scallionschoppedvegetableoilforfrying

Instructions:

1. Preparecrust#3andrefrigerate.2. Heattablespoonofoilinnon-stickskillet.Seasononbothsideswithsaltandpepper.

Fryuntilcooked.Don’tovercook.3. Transferfishintobowl.Flakeapartwithfork,removinganybones.Squeezelemon

juiceandsprinklewithpaprikaandscallions.Preparedoughroundsforfilling.

4. Fillwitha rounded tablespoonof filling.Pinchallaround theedges toseal.Fry indeepnon-stickskilletuntilbrowned.

5. Drainonpaperplate.6. Serve.

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ShrimpandRiceEmpanadasIngredients:

1½poundssmallshrimp,shelledanddeveined2cupswater,salted1cupuncookedrice1smallonion,diced2ribscelery1redbellpepper,cleaned,seededanddiced½teaspoonsalt1teaspoongarlicpowder½teaspoonchilipowder¼teaspoondriedoregano¼teaspoonpaprika1/8teaspooncayennepepper¼teaspoonblackpepper½cupchickenstockorwaterforshrimpbroth2carrots,diced(peelingoptional)vegetableoilforfrying

Directions:

1. Preparecrust#2andrefrigerate.2. Add a pinch of salt to water. Add rice and bring to boil. Reduce heat and cover.

Check after 15 minutes. Continue to simmer until rice is cooked and liquid isabsorbed.Setaside.

3. While rice is cooking heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan.Add onion, carrot,celeryandbellpepper.Sautéuntilvegetablesbegintosoften.Addshrimptofrypanandseasonwithsalt,pepper,chilipowder,cayenne,andpaprika.Continuetosauté5-7minutes.

4. Addchicken stockandcooked rice.Combine andaddoregano.Salt andpepper totaste. Prepare empanada dough for filling. Fill with shrimp and rice mixture andpinchtoseal.

5. Fryinadeepskilletinhotvegetableoiluntilbrownedonbothsides.6. Drainonpaperplateandserve.

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HalibutSpinachTomatoEmpanadasIngredients:

4halibutsteakscutintobite-sizedpieces4cupschoppedspinach1candicedtomatoesor4freshtomatoes,peeled,seededanddiced2tablespoonsoliveoil1smallonion,diced2scallionschopped1teaspoondriedparsley1teaspoonbalsamicvinegarjuiceof1limesaltandpeppertotaste

Instructions:

1. Preparecrust#1andrefrigerate.2. Inabowlplaceonetablespoonoliveoil,thedicedonion,thebalsamicvinegar,salt,

pepperandlimejuice.Addchoppedhalibutandmarinatefor1-4hours3. Heatoliveoilinaskilletandaddspinach,tomatoesandscallion.Sautéuntilspinach

iswilted.AddHalibutandsautéfor3-5minutes.Adjustseasonings,addparsley.4. Don’t overcook. Remove from heat Prepare empanada dough for filling. Preheat

ovento375degrees.Fillempanadasandsealbypinchingallthewayaroundtoformapocket.

5. Place on baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes until dough is browned, turninghalfway.

6. Coolfor5minutesandserve.

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EmpanadaDough

Crust1Crust2Crust3CheeseEmpanadasPorkEmpanadasVenezuelanChickenEmpanadasPizzaEmpanadasArgentineBeefEmpanadasTunaEmpanadasCreamCheese,ChickenandJalapeñosEmpanadasChickenSaladEmpanadaTurkeyEmpanadaShrimpandCheeseEmpanadaAsparagusandGoatCheeseEmpanadaMushroomsEmpanadaEggsandPotatoEmpanadaBananaEmpanadaBlueberryandChocolateEmpanadaShreddedChickenFajitaEmpanadaChickenChileVerdeChickenMushroomEmpanadasSouthwestChicken&BlackBeanEmpanadasShreddedBeefEmpanadasBeefMushroomBurgundyEmpanadasPepperSteakEmpanadasPorkChiliVerdeEmpanadasRoastedRedPepperPorkEmpanadasBBQPorkEmpanadasSalmonDillEmpanadasLemonRosemaryHalibutEmpanadasSeasonedTalapiaEmpanadasShrimpandRiceEmpanadasHalibutSpinachTomatoEmpanadas

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