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Empanadillas

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๐ŸฅŸ Enjoy authentic Puerto Rican flavors with these traditional Empanadillas, featuring a savory picadillo filling.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Crispy fried turnovers make for a satisfying and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 16 empanadillas

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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Notes

๐Ÿ’ง Brushing water on the dough edges helps ensure a tight seal.
โ„๏ธ Chill dough for 30 minutes to improve rolling and texture.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Fry at medium-high heat for a crispy crust without overcooking the dough.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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