How to Make Empanada Filling - A Step-by-Step Guide

Empanadas are a popular dish in many Latin American countries, and their delicious fillings are what make them so irresistible. Whether you're making empanadas for a special occasion or simply craving a taste of something different, the filling is the key to a successful and flavorful dish.

There are countless variations of empanada fillings, ranging from savory to sweet, and each one brings its own unique flavors to the table. From traditional beef and vegetable fillings to more mode...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 12 pitted kalamata olives, diced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Stir flour into water in a small bowl until dissolved.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and saute onion in oil until softened, about 5 minutes; add ground beef, olives, cumin, and paprika. Cook and stir the beef mixture until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour flour-water mixture into the beef and stir to coat evenly. Add raisins, stir, and cook until the raisins are plump, about 5 minutes. Fold eggs into the beef mixture; season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool before using to fill empanadas.
  • Nutrition

    318 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 153mg
    • Sodium: 201mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 335mg