Dinner

Chilean Empanada

Name: Chilean Empanada
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large large onion; 1 tsp garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 lb ground pork; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup black olives; 3 large large eggs, hard-cooked; 1 cup water; 1 cup shortening, melted; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp salt; 2 eggs, beaten; cornstarch, amount not specified; milk, amount not specified; parchment paper, as needed

Golden baked Chilean-style empanadas filled with savory pork, raisins, olives, and hard-cooked eggs.

1 hr 25 min
600 kcal

Mellowpan tip: Makes 12 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

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Ingredients

For 12 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2:
Add onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until the onion is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
5–7 min
Step 3:
Add pork and cook until completely browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes more.
7–10 min
Step 4:
Drain the fat from the skillet.
Step 5:
Stir in raisins, olives, and hard-cooked eggs.
Step 6:
Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
Step 7:
Pour the water mixture into the skillet and stir until the liquid thickens.
Step 8:
Remove from the heat and set aside.
Step 9:
Whisk milk and melted shortening together in a bowl until evenly blended.
Step 10:
Stir flour and salt together in a separate large bowl.
Step 11:
Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture; whisk until well combined and a dough forms.
Step 12:
Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
10 min
Step 13:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 14:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 15:
Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
Step 16:
Cut into 12 circles with a round cookie cutter or glass.
Step 17:
Spoon filling into the center of each circle.
Step 18:
Fold each circle in half and press the edges with a fork to seal.
Step 19:
Brush the tops with beaten egg.
Step 20:
Place the empanadas onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 21:
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
25 min