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

Empanadas are a beloved staple in many Latin American countries, and for good reason. These delicious hand-held pastries are filled with an assortment of savory ingredients, making them the perfect snack or meal for any time of day. One popular filling for empanadas is made with tender, flavorful pork, seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices and herbs.

This empanada pork filling recipe is a classic and traditional option for anyone looking to make their own empanadas at home. Whether...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (9 ounce) box frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 (1.5 ounce) box raisins
  • 1 small potato, diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups

  • Cook the ground pork in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until completely browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir the browned pork into the onion mixture; cook and stir another 5 minutes. Mix the potato, peas and carrots, and raisins into the pork; allow the mixture to cook together until the vegetables are completely tender, about 10 minutes. Allow the filling to cool completely before spooning into empanada dough.

    • Nutrition

    67 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 25mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 119mg

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