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Cuban: Empanadas




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


Beef Turnovers


List of Ingredients




½ lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. Olive Oil
2 tbsp. Sofrito (recipe follows)
1 packet Sazón with Coriander and Annatto*
¼ cup Tomato Sauce
1 tsp. Minced Garlic or 2 cloves garlic, minced
½ onion, diced
1/8 tsp. black pepper
½ tsp. oregano
6 large Stuffed Olives, diced
1 package Discos (frozen turnover dough) Yellow or White
Oil for frying



Recipe



In a skillet, heat oil on medium. Stir in beef and cook until browned.
Stir in remaining ingredients, except discos and frying oil.
Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.
Roll discos out to about ½ -inch larger in diameter.
Spoon about 1 tbsp. meat mixture into middle, fold over; moisten edges and seal with a fork.
Heat 2-½ inches of oil in a deep saucepan or deep fryer on medium.
Cook empanadas in batches, turning to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
*Sazón can be purchased by Goya

---Sofrito---

¼ cup olive oil
1 minced garlic clove
1 medium chopped onion
½ green pepper
½ cup tomato sauce
1 tsp oregano
¼ cup water
salt to taste
2 tsp vinegar

Heat oil in skillet and add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until onions become soft then add remaining ingredients. Store in refrigerator.