Mini Beef Empanadas

December 27, 2014

Empanadas are savory turnovers common throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Every country has their own variation of seasonings and ingredients adapted of course to regional taste and culinary traditions. In Spanish, the word empanada literally means breaded. The name was most likely acquired due to the fact that this a savory filling wrapped in dough. The Spanish word for bread is pan, hence empanada.

1 package with 2 frozen rolled premade pie crusts already thawed
¾ lbs. ground beef (extra lean)
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove minced
2 Tb. olive oil
1 tsp. cumin
1 Tb. sofrito **
1 Tb. recaito**

Preheat oven to 350'F. In a skillet over medium heat saute onion and garlic until translucent. Add the beef, and break up in small pieces, Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir until thoroughly cooked. Move...
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Nutritions

Calories
467

Sodium
113mg
4% DV

Fat
25g
39% DV

Protein
44g
88% DV

Carbs
5g
2% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV