Empanadas Puertorriquenas

Name: Empanadas Puertorriquenas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 6 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup warm water; 1 lb ground beef; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 potato, diced small; 2 tbsp sofrito; 1/4 cup green olives; 2 tbsp raisins; 1/4 tsp oregano; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 3 cups vegetable oil for frying

Fried hand pies with seasoned beef and potato filling, golden and crispy on the outside with savory meat filling inside. A Puerto Rican favorite and popular street food.

75 minMediumServes 12280 cal/serving

Puerto RicanAppetizerStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
6 tbsp butter
1/2 cup warm water
1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 potato, diced small
2 tbsp sofrito
1/4 cup green olives
2 tbsp raisins
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1

Mix 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp baking powder.
2

Cut in 6 tbsp butter until breadcrumb texture.
3

Add 1/2 cup warm water gradually, mix until soft dough. Rest 10 min.
4

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Brown 1 lb ground beef, 5 minutes.
5

Add 1/2 diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté 2 min.
6

Stir in 2 tbsp sofrito, 1/4 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp cumin. Cook 1 min.
7

Add 1 diced small potato, cook until tender.
8

Stir in 1/4 cup green olives, 2 tbsp raisins. Season with salt.
9

Cool filling completely.
10

Roll dough thin, cut into 3-inch circles.
11

Fill each with 1 tbsp filling, fold and seal.
12

Fry in oil at 350 degrees until golden, 2-3 min per side.
13

Drain and serve hot.

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What is Empanadas Puertorriquenas?

Fried hand pies with seasoned beef and potato filling, golden and crispy on the outside with savory meat filling inside. A Puerto Rican favorite and popular street food. This reference files it under Puerto Rican appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 75 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for baking powder in Empanadas Puertorriquenas?

The entry for Empanadas Puertorriquenas calls for 1/2 tsp baking powder. In its place: For each teaspoon, use a quarter teaspoon of baking soda plus half a teaspoon of cream of tartar.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Empanadas Puertorriquenas?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Empanadas Puertorriquenas uses 1 lb ground beef.

Can I make Empanadas Puertorriquenas gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Empanadas Puertorriquenas is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Empanadas Puertorriquenas?

One serving (the recipe makes 12) is about 280 calories, with 12 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 520 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat Empanadas Puertorriquenas?

Refrigerate what is left of Empanadas Puertorriquenas within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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