Ingredients
Filling:
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon cumin
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 pound ground pork
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1 cup raisins
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1 cup chopped black olives
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3 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped
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1 cup water
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
Dough:
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1 cup lukewarm milk
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1 cup shortening, melted
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5 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 large eggs, beaten
Directions
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Make the filling: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until onion is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pork and cook until completely browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes more. Drain fat from the skillet. Stir in raisins, olives, and hard-cooked eggs.
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Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour into the skillet and stir until liquid thickens. Remove from the heat and set aside.
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Make the dough: Whisk milk and melted shortening together in a bowl until evenly blended. Stir flour and salt together in a separate large bowl. Pour milk mixture into flour mixture; whisk until well combined and a dough forms. Let rest for 10 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut into 12 circles with a round cookie cutter or glass. Spoon filling into the center of each circle. Fold each circle in half and press the edges with a fork to seal. Brush the tops with beaten egg. Place empanadas onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 530 | Calories |
| 28g | Fat |
| 54g | Carbs |
| 16g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 530 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 28g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 41% |
| Cholesterol 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium 653mg | 28% |
| Total Carbohydrate 54g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 74mg | 6% |
| Iron 4mg | 22% |
| Potassium 338mg | 7% |
* 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.
