Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 cup melted butter
– 2 egg yolks
– 1/2 cup water
– 1 pound lean ground beef
– 1/2 yellow onion, diced
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1/3 cup sofrito
– 1 tablespoon sazon seasoning
– 1 tablespoon salt-free adobo seasoning
– Salt to taste
– 1/3 cup tomato sauce
– 1/3 cup pimento olives, halved
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
1-Begin by mixing 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup melted butter, 2 egg yolks, and 1/2 cup water until a ball forms, then knead on a floured surface until smooth. Chill the dough for 30 minutes to improve its texture and ease of rolling.
2-Brown 1 pound of lean ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Add 1/2 diced yellow onion, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1/3 cup sofrito, 1 tablespoon sazon seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt-free adobo seasoning, and salt to taste; stir until the vegetables soften and the beef is fully browned. Then, incorporate 1/3 cup tomato sauce and 1/3 cup halved pimento olives, simmering partially covered for 10 minutes until everything is well cooked and flavorful.
3-Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface and cut into circular discs. Place a spoonful of the picadillo filling on half of each disc, fold the dough over, and seal the edges by pinching with a fork, using water to moisten them for a better seal. Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and fry the empanadillas for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy. Finally, drain the excess oil and serve them warm for a satisfying meal.
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๐ง Brushing water on the dough edges helps ensure a tight seal.
โ๏ธ Chill dough for 30 minutes to improve rolling and texture.
๐ฅ Fry at medium-high heat for a crispy crust without overcooking the dough.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
- Diet: Contains gluten and egg
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanadilla
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
