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Ingredients
Filling:
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 pound yellow onions, chopped
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6 scallions, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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2 pounds ground beef
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2 tablespoons dried oregano
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1 ½ tablespoons salt
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1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
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1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
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1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
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36 empanada pastry discs
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1 egg white, beaten
Directions
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Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, scallions, and bell pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Add ground beef, oregano, salt, cayenne pepper, and cumin to the pot. Cook and stir beef until no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, then cover and place in the refrigerator until meat is completely cooled, about 1 hour.
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Remove filling from the refrigerator and transfer to a colander to drain. Return filling to the Dutch oven.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Liberally grease a baking sheet with butter.
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Place about 2 tablespoons filling into the center of empanada disk. Fold empanada in half into a crescent shape, press the edges of dough together with a fork or your fingers to seal, and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining empanadas and filling. Brush tops with egg white.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
535 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
66g | Carbs |
23g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 535 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
Cholesterol 49mg | 16% |
Sodium 1472mg | 64% |
Total Carbohydrate 66g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 16% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 23g | 45% |
Vitamin C 13mg | 14% |
Calcium 37mg | 3% |
Iron 2mg | 12% |
Potassium 281mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.