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Chilean Empanadas
Photo: Lily Banse

Chilean Empanadas

15 ingredients 17 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1456
Calories
66g
Protein
62g
Fat
157g
Carbs

Counts 16 of 18 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 16 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Beef 100g cooked 250
Biscuit 1 medium (45g) 166
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Allspice 1 tsp ground (1.9g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Olive 1 large (4g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Pimento not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/2 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1/3 cup raisins, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pimento stuffed olives, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Red Wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons allspice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, grated
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1

Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium heat.

2

Add beef, bell pepper and garlic.

3

Cook until beef loses its pink color and vegetables begin to soften, about 6 minutes.

4

Add raisins and next 6 ingredients and cook until mixture is thick, about 5 minutes.

5

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6

Mix in cheese and cilantro.

7

Preheat oven to 375º.

8

Roll out one biscuit on lightly floured surface to 4-inch circle.

9

Brush half the dough with egg wash.

10

Place 1 rounded tablespoon filling on dough.

11

Fold over to crate half circle; press edges to seal.

12

Using fork, crimp edges.

13

Place on large baking sheet.

14

Brush with egg wash.

15

Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes.

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Category:Chilian Recipes

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Category:Chilian Snacks

Recipe sourced from fandom

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