Appetizers December 27, 2014
Calories
467
Sodium
113mg
4% DV
Fat
25g
39% DV
Protein
44g
88% DV
Carbs
5g
2% DV
Fiber
2g
10% DV
Mini Beef Empanadas
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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.
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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**
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
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Polysaturated Fat 2g 14%
Monosaturated Fat 14g 89%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 113mg 4%
Potassium 555mg 15%
Protein 44g 88%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber 2g 10%
Sugar 1g 3%
Vitamin A 241IU 4%
Vitamin B6 1mg 60%
Vitamin C 8mg 14%
Calcium 45mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.