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  • Empanadas:TheMostDeliciousEmpanadaRecipesCollection

    TastyandDeliciouslySeasonedMeats,Vegetables,andCheesesPerfectlyPrepared

    KarenCicero

  • TableofContents

    ConversionTable

    AbbreviationTable

    EmpanadaDough

    Crust1Crust2Crust3

    CheeseEmpanadasPorkEmpanadasVenezuelanChickenEmpanadas

    BakedEmpanadas

    PizzaEmpanadasArgentineBeefEmpanadasTunaEmpanadasCreamCheese,ChickenandJalapeosEmpanadasChickenSaladEmpanadaTurkeyEmpanadaShrimpandCheeseEmpanada

    VegetarianEmpanadas

    AsparagusandGoatCheeseEmpanadaMushroomsEmpanadaEggsandPotatoEmpanada

    SweetEmpanadas

    BananaEmpanadaBlueberryandChocolateEmpanada

    ChickenEmpanada

    ShreddedChickenFajitaEmpanadaChickenChileVerdeChickenMushroomEmpanadasSouthwestChicken&BlackBeanEmpanadas

  • BeefEmpanadas

    ShreddedBeefEmpanadasBeefMushroomBurgundyEmpanadasPepperSteakEmpanadas

    PorkEmpanadas

    PorkChiliVerdeEmpanadasRoastedRedPepperPorkEmpanadasBBQPorkEmpanadas

    SeafoodEmpanadas

    SalmonDillEmpanadasLemonRosemaryHalibutEmpanadasSeasonedTalapiaEmpanadasShrimpandRiceEmpanadasHalibutSpinachTomatoEmpanadas

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  • Conversions

    1/2floz=3tsp=1tbsp=15ml1floz=2tbsp=1/8c=30ml2floz=4tbsp=3/4c=60ml4floz=8tbsp=1/2c=118ml8floz=16tbsp=1c=236ml16floz=1pt=1/2qt=2c=473ml128floz=8pt=4qt=1gal=3.78L

    Abbreviations

    oz=ouncefloz=fluidouncetsp=teaspoontbsp=tablespoonml=milliliterc=cuppt=pintqt=quartgal=gallonL=liter

    BasicEmpanadaDoughYouhavesomechoiceswhenitcomestoempanadadough.Youcaneitherbuypre-madefromthestoreoryoucanmakeityourself.Ineithercasewethoughtweshouldshowyouhow its done from scratch. The first crust is your basic crust made from flour. Crustnumber2isbestsuitedforfrying.Crustnumber3istheColombianyellowdoughversionwhich is made using cornmeal or masa. This crust is typically used when fryingempanadas.

    Crust#1

    Ingredients:

    1/3cupicewater1largeegg2cupsunbleachedall-purposeflourHalfcupcoldunsaltedbutter(cutintoinchcubes)

  • 1tspsalt1tablespoondistilledwhitevinegar

    Directions

    1. Inalargebowl,sievetheflourwithsalt.2. Kneadinthebutterwithyourhandsuntilthemixturelookscrumbly.3. Inasmallerbowlbeattheeggtogetherwithvinegarandwater.4. To flour mixture, add the egg mixture while stirring with fork until barely

    incorporated.Dontmixtoomuch.5. Put the mixture onto a floured surface Knead with your hands heel twice, just

    enoughtomakeitintoaquickdough.6. Shapethedoughintoaflatrectangleandwrapitinplastic.Letthedoughchillforat

    leastanhour.7. Splitthedoughupinto12equalpiecesandturnthepiecesinto12balls.8. Withalightlyflouredrollingpin,roll1balloutonaflouredsurfaceintoa5inchdisc

    (about1/8inchthick).9. Makesuretokeeptherestcoveredwithadamptowelwhiledoingthis.Dothesame

    withtherestandkeeptheonesthataredonealsocovered.Thatsit;youcannowusethemtocreateempanada

    Crust#2

    Ingredients:

    3cupsflour1tablespoonbakingpowder2teaspoonssugarPinchofsaltcuplardorshortening1eggcupchickenstock

    Instructions:

    1. Combineflour,bakingpowder,sugarandsaltinalargemixingbowlCutinthelard

    withapastryblenderuntilcrumbly2. Inanotherbowl,beattheeggthenwhiskinthechickenstock3. Addtheeggtotheflourandmix.4. Refrigeratefor30minutesbeforeuse5. Whenreadytofill,rolloutdoughtoinchthickness,andcutintoroundstofill.

    Crust#3

    Ingredients:

  • 1cupspre-cookedyellowcornmeal2cupswater1tablespoonvegetableoiltablespoonsazonGoyawithazafran(mixofgarlic,cuminandMexicansaffron)teaspoonsalt

    Instructions:

    1. Mixcornmeal, sazonGoyaand salt.Addwaterandoil andmixuntil a softdough

    forms2. Coverwithplasticwrapandsetasidetorestatleast20minutesbeforefilling.When

    ready to fill, take about 1 tablespoonsof dough andmake into a ballwithyourhands

    3. Placedoughballbetweentwopiecesofplasticandrolloutverythinintoacircletofill.

    CheeseEmpanadasYoure having guest over and you are in need of appetizers. How about some cheeseempanadas? This appetizer is quick simple and delicious. Although ingredients andcreativity can make thousands of empanada combinations, usually its a sure bet thatalmosteveryonewilllovecheeseempanadasatanytime!

    Ingredients:

    3cupscornmealApinchofsalt12ozmozzarellacheese(BrandofChoice)Oil,forfrying

    Directions:

    1. Placethecornmealintoabowl,addapinchofsaltandthenaround2-2cupsof

    water,kneaduntilformadough.2. Takeatbspofdoughandputitonapieceofplasticwrap3. Makea3to4inchcircleofdough4. Addthecheese5. Foldthecircleinhalfintoamoonshape6. Closeitwithafork7. Inasaucepan,heattheoilto3758. Frytheempanadasuntilgoldencrisp.

    PorkEmpanadasPork Empanadas are incredibly easy, very tasty and highly rich in nutrients. Althoughsomepeople have amisconstrued conception about pork, the truth of thematter is that

  • porkisagreatsourceofprotein.Inaddition,porkcontainsvitaminsandmineralssuchasiron,B1,B6,B12andzinc.Combiningporkwithsomeveggiescancreateanexcellentcombinationtoserveaslunchordinner.

    Ingredients:

    2tbspvegetableoil2clovesgarlic,minced1tomato,diced1onion,diced1carrot,diced1lbpork,minced1porkstockcubeApinchofsaltcuppeas1largepotato,diced1tspsugar1/8cupwater

    Dough:

    3cupsplainflourtspbakingpowdertspsalt250gbutter,cubedcupwater1egg

    Directions:

    1. Startcookingyoullseetheporkalmostdone.2. Add the carrot, and keep cooking themix around 8minutes, finally add peas and

    sugar,keepitoverheatfortwomoreminutesandthenletitcooldown.

    Nowtomakethepastry

    1. Combineflour,bakingpowdersaltandbutter.2. Begintorubthebutterwiththedryingredientsuntilgetacrumblymixture.3. Addwaterandegg.4. Kneaduntilgetasoftdough5. Makedoughcircles,addthefillinginthemiddleandcloseitinamoonshape.6. Heatthevegetableoilinapanandcooktheempanadasuntilgoldenandcrisp

    VenezuelanChickenEmpanadas

  • OneofthemostfamousplatesinVenezuelaisEmpanadas.Afterarepas,Empanadasarethe second favorite dish for breakfast and can be found on almost every corner inVenezuela.Inadditiontobeinginexpensiveandyummy;theyalsohaveavarietyofdipsto accompany them. The following simple recipewill show you how tomake chickenempanadas,Venezuelanstyle.

    Ingredients:

    1cupprecookedcornmealcupwatertspsaltpoundchickenbreast1tomato,diced1onion,dicedVegetableoil,forfrying

    Directions:

    1. Boilthechickenwithapinchofsalt.2. Aftercooked,cutitinstripesandputitintoapanwiththetomatoandonion.3. Letitcooldown.4. Preparethedoughwiththecornmeal,waterandsalt.Ifyouwantthedoughtobeabit

    sweeter,addaroundatspofsugar.5. Kneaduntilsoft.6. Dividethedoughinfourandmakecircleswitheachpart.7. Makeitflatandputthechickeninthemiddleofthecircle.8. Closeitinhalfandsealitwithafork.9. Heatthevegetableoilinapanandfrytheempanadastillgoldenbrown.Enjoy!

    PizzaEmpanadasBeing one of the most popular foods worldwide, Pizza is usually a favorite amongeveryone.Pizza+EmpanadasareaperfectcombinationandidealforanysituationfromSundaybrunch,topartyappetizertodinner.Youwilladoretheseempanadasifyoulovepizza.

    Ingredients:

    30wontonwrappers3cupspizzasauceApinchofpepper10ozmozzarellacheese8ozpepperoniVegetableoil,forfrying

    Directions:

  • 1. Inapot,mixthepizzasaucewiththepeppertogiveitmoreflavors.2. Putsomeofthemozzarellacheese,pizzasauceandapepperoniinthemiddleofeach

    wontonwrapper.3. Sealthewontonwrapperswithaforkinahalfmoonshape.Ifyouwant,youcanadd

    somecorn.4. Heatthevegetableoilinapan.5. Startfryingthelittleempanadasuntilcrisp,about30-45seconds.

    ArgentineBeefEmpanadasThis is a perfect recipe if youre looking for something heavy enough for lunch butdifferent. There are recipes that call for eggs and there are also ones without. A littleknowninterestingfact:ArgentinahasaNationalEmpanadaFestival.

    Ingredients:

    1lbgroundbeefcuponions,choppedcupolives4boiledeggs,sliced3tomatoes,diced50gbacon,chopped3clovesgarlic3tbspbuttertspcuminVegetableoil,forfrying

    Dough:

    4cupsall-purposeflourcupwater2eggs,beaten3tbspbutter2tspbakingpowder1tspsalt

    Directions

    1. Inapan,cookthebutter,bacon,garlicandonions.2. Afteracoupleofminutes,addthegroundbeef.3. Mixwellandstartaddingthespices.4. Nowincludethetomatoesandtheolivesinthemixture.5. Cookoverlowheatuntilthebeefisdone,letitcooldown.

  • Preparethedough

    1. Mixalldryingredients.2. Addbutter,eggsandwater.3. Kneaduntilcreatesoftdough.Letitrestforabout5minutes.4. Dividethedoughin12balls.5. Flattheballswitharoller.6. Addatbspofthefillinginthemiddleofeachcircle.Foldthedoughmakingahalf

    moonshape.7. Dipyourfingersinwaterandsealtheborder.8. Dontbeshywhenfryingwiththevegetableoil,usealot.

    BakedEmpanadasBakedEggsandsausageempanadasareperfect forbreakfastorbrunch. Inadditionyoucanalsomakethemfried,however,bakedisabithealthierandverydelicious.ThereisaverybiglistofdifferenttypesofsausagesoChooseyourfavoritetypeaccordingly.

    Ingredients:

    poundsausages1tspvegetableoillargeonion6eggs,beatenApinchofsaltcupcheese

    Dough:

    1cupwater6ozbutter3cupsflourApinchofsalt

    Directions:

    1. Heattheoilandcookthesausagesinapan.2. When sausages are cooked and browed, add the onion, and cook until the onions

    becometranslucent.3. Addtheeggs,saltandcheese,stiruntildone.

    Forthedough:

    1. Inapanheatwaterandbutteruntilthebutterismelted.

  • 2. Inabowl,addflourandsalt;makeaholeinthemiddleandstartaddingtheliquidwhilekneading.

    3. Getwetdough,wrapitinplasticandrefrigeratefrom2to3hoursbeforeuse.4. Separate14piecesofdoughandrolltheminacircularshape.5. Addthefillinginthemiddleofdoughandencloseitinhalf.6. Closetheborderwithyourfingers.7. Preheattheoven400.8. Cookfor20-25minutes.

    TunaEmpanadasTuna contains vitaminB,Omega-3, is full of protein and is great at preventing strokesheartdiseaseandobesity.Becauseofallthehealthbenefitsoftunayouhavetotrytheseempanadas.

    Ingredients:

    1cantuna3tbsppeeledtomatoescuponions,choppedApinchofsaltApinchofpepper2clovesgarlic,mashed

    Dough:

    2cupsall-purposeflour1/3cupbutter2eggs2tbspwater2tspbakingpowder1eggyolk

    Directions:

    Dough:

    1. Mixallthedryingredientsinalargebowl.2. Makeaholeinthemiddleofthebowlandaddthebutterinlittlecubes,startmixing

    itwiththeflour.3. Beattheeggsabitandaddtheminthemix,addthewater.Stiruntilgetsoftdough.4. Letitrestfor5minutes.5. Preheattheovento300.

    Forthetunafilling:

  • 1. Inapan,mixthetunawithalltheotheringredients.Ifyouwanttospiceitmore,addmorethanapinchofsaltandpepper.

    2. Takeapieceofdough;rollituntilhaveacircularflatshape.3. Addatbspoftunafillinginsideeachdoughcircle.Closeitinahalfmoonshape.4. Bakefor15minutes.

    CreamCheese,ChickenandJalapeosEmpanadasJalapeoempanadasmuchlikeJalapeoPoppersareausefuleasyandtastyrecipe.Youcanwhiptheseupforparties,lunch,snacks,orwhateverlike.Inadditiontoagreatsnack,jalapeosareagreatsourceofvitaminC?

    Ingredients:

    8ozcreamcheese2cupscookedshreddedchicken1cupscheddarcheese3ozjalapeos,diced1egg,beatenApinchofsaltApinchofpepper

    Forthedough:

    4cupsall-purposeflour3/4cupbutter1cupswater2tspbakingpowderApinchofsalt

    Directions:

    1. Inapot,meltthecreamcheeseandthenaddthechicken,salt,pepper,jalapeosand

    cheddarcheese.2. Inalittlebowl,beattheeggandholditthere.

    Dough:

    1. Mix all the dry ingredients and then add the butter, after everything iswellmixed

    (dryingredients+butter),startpouringwaterintothemixture.2. Kneadituntilitbecomessoftdough.3. Takealittlepieceofdoughandrollituntilgetaflatcircle.4. Addatbspofthefillingineachcircle.5. Foldthedoughinhalfandsealitwithafork.6. Preheattheovento400

  • 7. Beforebaking theempanadas,brush themwith theeggon the top, this isgoing tomakethembrowner.

    8. Baketheempanadasfor15-18minutes.

    ChickenSaladEmpanadaDo you ever have chicken leftovers youre not quite sure what to do with? Morespecifically,doyouhavechickensaladleftovers?RememberEmpanadasareagreatwaytotakeadvantageofthatleftoverfood.

    Ingredients:

    2cupschicken,shreddedandcooked1/2cupmayonnaise1/3cuptoastedpecans,chopped1/4cupcelery,chopped2tbsplemonjuice3/4tspsalt1/4tspblackpepper8refrigeratedjumbobiscuits

    Directions:

    1. Preheattheovento3502. Inapan,over lowheat,stir together thechicken,mayo,celery, lemon,pecans,salt

    andpepperforabout1minute.3. Rollthebiscuitsinto6inchescircles.4. Put2tbspoffillingintoeachcircle.5. Foldthebiscuitsinhalfandsealitpressingtheborderswithafork.6. Bakefor25minutesoruntilgolden.

    TurkeyEmpanadaLookingforanaftertheholidaysbreakfast?LeftoverTurkeyisthemainingredienthere.Dontbeafraidtogetcreative,putsomecornpeas,carrots,orcheese,andservethemwithsomegarlicorcheddarcheesesauce.

    Ingredients:

    12empanadasdiscs(Ifavailableinyourarea)2tbspbutteronion,slicedbellpepper,sliced3clovesgarlic,crushed2tomatoes,diced1tspgroundcumin

  • 2cupsturkey,shredded2tbspturkeygravy(ifyouhavesomeleftovers)tbsporeganoApinchofsalt

    Directions:

    1. Inapan,meltthebutter.Addtheonions,tomatoes,bellpepper,garlic,oreganoand

    cumin.Stirwhilecookingovermediumheataround12minutes.2. Mixintheshreddedturkeyandgravy;keepstirring.3. Addonetbspoftheturkeymixtureontothecenterofeachdoughdisc.4. Foldtheempanadadiscandsealtheedgeswithafork.5. Preheattheovento400.Bakefor25minutesoruntilgolden.

    ShrimpandCheeseEmpanadaFactsaboutshrimps:

    May9th isNational ShrimpDay; however shrimp is an enjoyable treat any day of theyear.Shrimpcomeinvariouscolorssuchaspink,red,whiteandevensomestrangeonessuchastigersandblue.Hereisareallytastycheeseandshrimpempanadarecipe.

    Ingredients:

    2tbspoliveoilcuponions,chopped2clovesgarlic,mashed1lbshrimp,peeled,deveinedandchopped.4tomatoesApinchofsalt1cupmozzarellacheese,grated1tbspmilk1egg,beaten16empanadadiscs(IfAvailableInYourArea)

    Directions:

    1. Puttheoliveoilinskilletovermediumheat,addtheonionsandgarlic,stirforabout

    5minutes.2. Incorporatetheshrimpsintotheskillet,cookuntiltheshrimpsturnpinkish.3. Addtomatoes,saltandgarlic.Keepcookinguntileverythingisdoneandputasideto

    letthefillingcolddown.4. Takeeachempanadadiscandputabigtbspoffillinginthemiddleofeachcircle.5. FoldthediscsinhalfandcloseitwithaforkPreheattheovento3756. Beat the egg with the milk and brush that mixture over the empanadas Bake the

    empanadasfor20-25minutesoruntilgolden.

  • AsparagusandGoatCheeseEmpanadaIfyouareacheeselovergoatcheeseisagreatoptionifyourelookingforhealthbenefits.Highinprotein,goatcheesehelpsyouboostmetabolismandinreallylowinfat.Thisisaperfectvegetarianrecipe.

    Ingredients:

    2tbspbuttercuponions,dicedlbofasparagus1cupgreenpeas4ozgoatcheese,crumbledApinchofsaltApinchofpepper12empanadadiscs1egg,beaten

    Directions:

    1. Inapan,meltthebutterovermediumheat.2. Addtheonionsandcookforabout3minutes.3. Then,addtheasparagusandcookforanother4-5minutes.4. Addthepeasandcookforanothercoupleofminutes.5. Addsaltandpepper.6. Takeeachoftheempanadadiscsandfillthemwiththeasparagusmixture.7. Closethedoughinhornshape,sealitwithafork.8. Preheattheovento4009. Beforebaking,brushovertheempanadaswiththeegg.10. Bakefor25minutesorabitmore,waituntilgetsgold.

    MushroomsEmpanadaMushroomEmpanadasareagreatoptiontomakeforappetizers.Youcanmaketheminpetitstyleoralargerhardystyleandeitherwayeverybodyisgoingtolovethem.Thesevegetarianempanadasgoperfectwithdippingsaucessuchasfreshtomatosauceherbs.

    Ingredients:

    2tbspbutter3cupsmushrooms,slicedcupraisins2tspbalsamicvinegar1cupcheese,grated1egg,beaten25miniempanadadiscs(IfAvailableInYourArea)

  • Directions:

    1. Cookthemushroomsovermediumheatforabout10-15minutes.2. Addtheraisinsandbalsamicvinegar.3. Cookfor5minutesmoreand.4. Letitcooldown.5. Takeeachminiempanadadiscandputabouthalftbspofmushroomfillingandabit

    ofcheeseinthecenterofeachdoughcircle.6. Sealitfoldingitinhalfandpresstheedgewithafork.Brusheachempanadawiththe

    beatenegg.7. Preheattheovento4008. Bakeforabout30minutes.

    EggsandPotatoEmpanadaThisrecipe isultra-healthy, tastyandsupereasy tomake. In this recipewearegoing tomake thembakedbutyoucan fry themorbake themwhicheverwayyouprefer.Servethesewithadippingsaucepinkincolorusingtomatosauce,mayonnaiseandsomepepper.

    Ingredients:

    3potatoes,diced1onion,diced3eggs,boiledandscrambled2tbspoliveoilApinchofsaltApinchofpepper

    Dough:

    2cupall-purposeflour1eggcupbutterApinchofsaltApinchofpepper

    Directions:

    1. Heattheoliveoilinapanovermediumheat,addtheonion.2. Addthedicedpotatoesandspices.3. Cookforabout3minutes,stirring.4. Finally,addthescrambledeggandseasoneditwithsaltandpepper.5. Forthedough,inabowl,mixallthedryingredients.6. Beatalittlebittheegg.Makeaholeinthemiddleofthedryingredients.7. Addtheeggandbutter.KneaduntilgetsoftdoughPreheattheovento400

  • 8. Rollthedoughandcutcircleshapes.9. Youcanuseajumbocookiecutter.10. Put1-2tbspoffillinginthemiddleofthedoughcircles.11. Closethecirclesinhalfandpresstheedgeswithafork.12. Bakefor30minutesoruntilgolden.

    BananaEmpanadaPerfect fordessert theseEmpanadaswillmakeyourmouthwater! Ifyoucan imagineabananasinglepie,youwilllovethisrecipe.Servetheseempanadaswithsomechocolatesyruporwithicecreamandchocolatesyrup.

    Yields:12empanadas

    Ingredients:

    3bananas,ripped1cupsflourApinchofsalt3tbspsugar8tbspbutter,diced1eggyolk,beatencupwater

    Directions:

    1. Takealargebowl,mixallthedryingredients,addthebutterandmixuntilgetdough

    withlittlepiecesofcrumbs.2. Addtheeggyolkandkeepmixing.3. Addthewaterandkneadabit.4. Letthedoughrestforabout1hour.5. Preheattheovento400Rollthedoughandcutcircleshapes.6. Put1 tbspofbananafilling in themiddleof thedoughcircles.Close thecircles in

    halfandpresstheedgeswithafork.7. Bakefor20minutesoruntilgolden.

    BlueberryandChocolateEmpanadaPerfect for a tea party or a nice treat with coffee the delicious blueberry chocolateempanadaissure towinthecompanyover. Inadditiontobeinga tasty treatblueberriesprovideagreatsourceofvitaminA,calciumironandarelowincalories.

    Ingredients:

    1lbblueberries,frozen3/4cupsugar2cupsdarkchocolatechips

  • Forthedough:4cupsflourcupsugartspsalt1tspbakingpowder1cupbuttercupwater

    Directions:

    1. Inapanoverlowheat,addtheblueberriesandsugar,starstirring.2. Afterabout20minutes,takeitofftheheatandletitcooldown.3. Forthedough,mixthedryingredientsandaddthelittlebuttercubes.4. Mixeverythingwell.Rollpiecesofdoughinaroundshape.5. Put someof theblueberry filling in themiddleofeachdoughcircleandaddsome

    chocolatechipsonovertheblueberries.6. Sealthedoughinhalf,pressingtheedgeswithyourfingers.7. Preheatovento3758. Bakeforaround20minutes.

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    ShreddedChickenFajitaEmpanadasIngredients:

    1poundbonelesschickenbreastsorthighs1cupslicedgreenbellpeppers1cupslicedonion1cupslicedredbellpepperVegetableoilforfrying1teaspoongarlicteaspoondriedoreganoSaltandpeppertotaste

    Direction:

    1. Prepareempanadadoughforcrust#2asdirectedandrefrigerate.Slicechickeninto

    thinstripsandplaceinabowl.2. Coatwithvegetableoil.Addatablespoonofvegetableoiltoadeepskillet.3. Add peppers and onions and stir fry until they begin to soften. Add chicken and

    seasoningsandcontinuetocookuntilchickenisthoroughlycooked.4. Fillcrustwith2tablespoonsoffillingandpinchtoseal.Heatoilinadeepskillet.5. Fryindividualempanadasuntilcrustiscooked.Drainandserve.

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  • ChickenChileVerdeIngredients:

    1poundbonelesschickenthighs,diced2mildgreenchilies,cleaned,seededanddiced2jalapenopepper,cleaned,seededanddiced1mediumonion,chopped1greenbellpepper,seededanddiced1canpeeled,dicedtomatoes,drained1cupchickenbroth1tablespoonvegetableoilteaspoonchiliflaketeaspoonchilipowderDashcayenneSaltandpepper1teaspoongarlicteaspooncuminteaspoondriedoreganoVegetableoilforfrying

    Instructions:

    1. Preparecrust#2andrefrigerate.2. Inaskilletplacetablespoonvegetableoil,onionsandpeppers,sautuntilvegetables

    begintosoften.3. Addchicken,tomatoandspices.Stirfryuntilchickeniscoatedandbrowned.4. Add chicken broth, reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes until chicken is

    thoroughlycooked.5. Fillempanadadoughwith2tablespoonsoffilling.Pinchtogetherallaroundtoseal.6. Fryinadeepskilletinhotoilindividuallyuntilbrowned.Drainonapaperplateand

    serve.

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    ChickenMushroomEmpanadasIngredients:

    1poundbonelesschickenbreasts,choppedintobite-sizedpieces1mediumoniondiced2carrots,diced2ribscelerydiced2cupsmushrooms(optionalcannedorfresh),sliced1tablespoonoliveoil

  • cupcookingsherryorredwineteaspoongarlicJuiceofhalfalemonSaltandpepper

    Instructions:

    1. Prepare crust #1 and refrigerate. In a non stick skillet, heat olive oil. Add onion,

    celeryandcarrot.2. Sautuntilvegetablessoften.Addchicken.Stiruntilchickeniscoatedandbeginsto

    brown.3. Addgarlic,lemonjuice,saltandpepper.Addmushrooms,stirandsautuntilchicken

    isbrowned.Reduceheat.Addsherryorcookingwineanddeglazepan.4. Coverandsimmerfor10-15minutesuntilchickenisthoroughlycookedandliquidis

    absorbed.Removefromheat.5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare to fill dough. Fill each empanada with 2

    tablespoonsoffilling.Pinchtogetherallaroundtoseal.6. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30 -35minutes until golden brown, turning

    halfwaythrough.Serve.

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    SouthwestChicken&BlackBeanEmpanadasIngredients:

    1poundbonelesschicken2cupswholeblackbeans,freshorcanned1mediumoniondiced1smallgreenbellpepper,seededanddiced1smallredbellpepper,seededanddiced1canwholekernelcorn1jartomatosalsaorhotpeppersauce(optional)1candicedtomatoes1jalapenochili,cleaned,seededanddicedteaspoonchilipowderteaspoongarlicSaltandpeppertotaste1tablespoonoliveoilcupwaterorchickenbrothVegetableoilforfrying

    Instructions:

    1. Prepare crust #3 and refrigerate. Heat olive oil in a skillet and add onions and

  • peppers.2. Dicechickenandplaceinabowl.3. Coatwitholiveoil.4. Whenvegetableshavesoftened,addchickenandbrown.Addseasonings, tomatoes

    andblackbeans.5. Addwaterorchickenbroth,coverandsimmeruntilchickeniscookedandliquidis

    absorbed.Fillempanadacrustwith2tablespoonsoffilling.6. Pinchtogetherallthewayaroundtoseal.Topwithaspoonfulofsalsaorhotpepper

    sauce(optional).7. Fryinadeepnon-stickskilletuntilbrowned.Drainonpaperplateandserve.

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    ShreddedBeefEmpanadasIngredients:

    1/2smallonion2clovesgarlic2tbspdriedoregano2tbspdriedthyme1tbspbrownsugar1tspcumin1/4tspcayennepepper1/2tspsalt1/2tspblackpepper3tbspoliveoil11/2lbbeefchuckroast1cupsofrito,jarredorhomemade

    Instructions:

    1. Preparecrust#3andsetaside.Preheatovento300degrees.Inablenderaddonion,

    garlic,oregano,thyme,sugar,cumin,cayenne,salt,pepper,andoliveoil.2. Blenduntilsmooth.Coveraroastingpanwithheavydutyfoil,spraywithnonstick

    cooking spray.Cutmeat into 3 inch pieces and place on pan.Rub pureedmixtureontochunksofmeatCovertraywithfoilandbake1hour.

    3. Turnovendownto250andbake2morehours.Removefoilfromtopofpan;cookanother30minutesat350tobrownmeat.Removemeatandsetasidetocool.

    4. Setjuicesasidetocool.Whenmeatiscoolenoughtohandle,shredandremovefat.Spoon fat off reserved juices andboil downuntil reduced to1/ 3original volume.Addsofritoandshreddedmeat,stirtocombine.Correctseasoning.Cool.

    5. PrepareempanadadoughforfillingFilldoughandpinchtoseal.Fryindeepskilletinhotvegetableoiluntilgoldenbrown.Drainonpaperplatethenserve.

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  • BeefMushroomBurgundyEmpanadasIngredients:

    1poundsbeefsirlointips4clovesgarlic2sprigsthymecupbutterof750mlbottleburgundywine2shallots,diced4Portobellomushroomcaps,sliced2tablespoonsflour2cupsbeefbroth

    Instructions:

    1. Preparecrust#1andrefrigerate.Meltbutterinaskillet.Sautshallotsandgarlicthen

    add mushrooms. Cover and cook until mushrooms darken and shallots are soft.Remove mushrooms and set aside. Deglaze the pan with one cup beef broth andburgundywine.Boilandcookuntilreducedby1/3.

    2. Grill sirloin tipswith salt andpepperunderbroileroronoutsidegrilluntildesireddoneness.Setaside.Whensauceisreduced,addrestofbeefbrothandgarlic.

    3. Whisk in flour to thicken sauce. Stir in the mushrooms. Adjust seasonings ifnecessary. Meanwhile, slice sirloin tips into bite-sized pieces. Add to sauce andcombine.Coverandremovefromheat.

    4. Preheat oven425degrees andprepare empanadadough for filling.Fill empanadasandpinchtosealpocketsofdough.Placeonnon-stickbakingsheetandintooven.

    5. Bakefor20-25minutesuntilgoldenbrown.Removefromovenandcool5minutesbeforeserving.

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    PepperSteakEmpanadasIngredients:

    2poundsflanksteak,carneasadaorotherthinlyslicedsteak2tablespoonsoliveoil3jalapenopeppers,cleaned,seededanddiced2mildgreenchilies,cleaned,seededanddiced1greenbellpepper,seededandslicedintothinstrips1redbellpepper,seededandslicedintothinstrips1yellowpepperor2bananapeppers,seededandslicedintothinstrips.4garliccloves,diced1largeonion,slicedintothinstrips

  • 1teaspoonchilipowderdashcayennesaltandpeppertotaste1teaspoonchiliflake1tablespoonsoysauce

    Instructions:

    1. Preparecrust#1andrefrigerate.Inabowlplace1tablespoonoliveoil,soysauce,2

    clovesgarlicandtheonion.Addseasoningsandmarinatesteakfor2hours.2. Add oil to skillet and add onions and peppers, salt and pepper, chilies and bell

    peppers.Sautuntilvegetablesbegintosoften.Addsteakandmarinadeandcontinuetocook.

    3. Preheatovento375degrees.4. Stir fryuntilmeat is cooked, andvegetables are soft.Prepareempanadadough for

    filling. Fill with steak mixture, seal dough pockets and place on nonstick bakingsheet.

    5. Bake for 20 -25 minutes until empanadas are golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes.Serve.

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    PorkChiliVerdeEmpanadasIngredients:

    3/4lbsporksteakorporkshoulder,in2inchcubes1/2cupmediumsalsaVerde1smallonion1clovegarlic1/4cupcilantro1/2cupchickenbroth3/4cupshreddedjackcheese

    Instructions:

    1. Preparecrust#3andsetaside.Pureesalsa,onion,garlicandcilantroinablender.2. Add toamediumsaucepanwith lid.Add thebrothandporkandbring toagentle

    simmer.3. Coverandcookoverlowheatfor1houroruntilporkshredseasilywithafork.4. Removeporkfromjuicesandsetasidetocool.Meanwhileturnheatuponjuicesand

    reduceuntilthicklikehoney.5. Shredreservedporkandaddtosauce.Addapinchofsaltifneeded.6. Setaside tocoolandmake thedough.Addtheshreddedcheese to thecooledpork

    mixtureandstirtoincorporate.

  • 7. Filldoughasdirected.

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    RoastedRedPepperPorkEmpanadasIngredients:

    1roastedredpepper,freshorjarred1/4tspsalt1clovegarlic11/2tsppaprika1tbspredvinegar2tbspsherry2tbsptomatopaste1/2lbgroundpork4ozchorizosausage,casingremoved

    Directions:

    1. Preparecrust#2andrefrigerate.Pureesauceingredientsinafoodprocessor.2. Bringamediumsaucepanwith2tbspoliveoiluptomediumlowheat.3. Add the sauce ingredients and stir until the sizzling stops. Turn down to low and

    allowtocookuntilthick.4. Addgroundporkandchorizotothefoodprocessor.Processuntilevenlycombined.

    Addmeatmixturetosauceinpan.Cookuntilmeatisnolongerpink.5. Coverandletcookonlowheatfor10minutes,stirringoccasionally.Coolandfillas

    directed.

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    BBQPorkEmpanadasIngredients:

    1smallbone-inporkshoulderroast2-3pounds1teaspoongarlicpowdersaltandpepper1teaspooncumin1teaspooncinnamoncupbrownsugar1smallonion,diced2ribscelery,diced1cupwater2cupsBBQsauceofchoicevegetableoilforfrying

  • Instructions:

    1. Preparecrust#2andrefrigerate2. Preheatovento325degrees.3. Dryrubseasoningsandbrownsugarintoallsidesoftheroast.4. Placeinroastingpanfatsideup;addwater,onions,andcelery.Roastinovenfor3-4

    hoursuntilabletoshredwithafork.5. Removefromroastingpantomixingbowlandshredporkwithtwoforks.AddBBQ

    saucetoporkandcombine.6. PrepareempanadadoughforfillingFilldoughwithtablespoonofBBQpork.Sealby

    pinchingdoughallthewayaroundtoformapocket.7. Heatoilindeepskillet.8. Fryempanadasuntilbrownedonbothsides.9. Drainonpaperplate,coolandserve.

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    SalmonDillEmpanadasIngredients:

    2cupscookedsalmon2mediumsizedsalmonsteakscupbreadcrumbs1egg,beaten1teaspoonparsleyteaspoondillweedsaltandpeppertotastesqueezeoflemon1tablespoonbutteroroliveoil

    Instructions:

    1. Preparecrust#1andrefrigerate.2. Cooksalmonsteakswithadrizzleofoliveoilorapatofbutter,saltandpepper,ina

    shallowbakingdishat375degreesfor10minutes.Dontovercook.Letcool.Flakemeatintoabowl,removingallbones.Addbreadcrumbs,egg,herbsandseasonings.Mixwell.

    3. Squeezelemonovermixture.Preparedoughandfilleachcrustwith1-2tablespoonsoffilling.

    4. Pinchtogethertosealallthewayaround.Preheatovento350degrees.5. Placeempanadasonbakingsheetandintooven.Bakefor20-25minutesuntilgolden

    brown,turninghalfwaythrough.

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  • LemonRosemaryHalibutEmpanadasIngredients:

    2halibutsteaks1teaspoondriedrosemaryjuiceof1lemon2scallionschoppedteaspoongarlicpowderteaspoonpaprikasaltandpepper1tablespoonoliveoil

    Instructions:

    1. Preparecrust#1andrefrigerate.2. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Sear halibut steaks on both sides.Dont over-cook.

    Removefrompanintoamixingbowl.Flakewithforkintobite-sizedpieces.3. Addgarlic,paprika,rosemary,saltandpepper.Preparedoughroundsforfillingand

    preheatovento375degrees.4. Fillempanadaswith2tablespoonsoffilling,Squeezelemonoverfillingandtopwith

    scallions.Pinchdoughtogetherallthewayaroundtoseal.5. Placeonbakingsheetandbake20-25untilgoldenbrown,turninghalfwaythrough.

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    SeasonedTalapiaEmpanadasIngredients:

    1poundtilapiajuiceofonelemon1tablespoonvegetableoilsaltandpeppertotasteteaspoonpaprika2scallionschoppedvegetableoilforfrying

    Instructions:

    1. Preparecrust#3andrefrigerate.2. Heattablespoonofoilinnon-stickskillet.Seasononbothsideswithsaltandpepper.

    Fryuntilcooked.Dontovercook.3. Transferfishintobowl.Flakeapartwithfork,removinganybones.Squeezelemon

    juiceandsprinklewithpaprikaandscallions.Preparedoughroundsforfilling.

  • 4. Fillwitha rounded tablespoonof filling.Pinchallaround theedges toseal.Fry indeepnon-stickskilletuntilbrowned.

    5. Drainonpaperplate.6. Serve.

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    ShrimpandRiceEmpanadasIngredients:

    1poundssmallshrimp,shelledanddeveined2cupswater,salted1cupuncookedrice1smallonion,diced2ribscelery1redbellpepper,cleaned,seededanddicedteaspoonsalt1teaspoongarlicpowderteaspoonchilipowderteaspoondriedoreganoteaspoonpaprika1/8teaspooncayennepepperteaspoonblackpeppercupchickenstockorwaterforshrimpbroth2carrots,diced(peelingoptional)vegetableoilforfrying

    Directions:

    1. Preparecrust#2andrefrigerate.2. Add a pinch of salt to water. Add rice and bring to boil. Reduce heat and cover.

    Check after 15 minutes. Continue to simmer until rice is cooked and liquid isabsorbed.Setaside.

    3. While rice is cooking heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan.Add onion, carrot,celeryandbellpepper.Sautuntilvegetablesbegintosoften.Addshrimptofrypanandseasonwithsalt,pepper,chilipowder,cayenne,andpaprika.Continuetosaut5-7minutes.

    4. Addchicken stockandcooked rice.Combine andaddoregano.Salt andpepper totaste. Prepare empanada dough for filling. Fill with shrimp and rice mixture andpinchtoseal.

    5. Fryinadeepskilletinhotvegetableoiluntilbrownedonbothsides.6. Drainonpaperplateandserve.

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  • HalibutSpinachTomatoEmpanadasIngredients:

    4halibutsteakscutintobite-sizedpieces4cupschoppedspinach1candicedtomatoesor4freshtomatoes,peeled,seededanddiced2tablespoonsoliveoil1smallonion,diced2scallionschopped1teaspoondriedparsley1teaspoonbalsamicvinegarjuiceof1limesaltandpeppertotaste

    Instructions:

    1. Preparecrust#1andrefrigerate.2. Inabowlplaceonetablespoonoliveoil,thedicedonion,thebalsamicvinegar,salt,

    pepperandlimejuice.Addchoppedhalibutandmarinatefor1-4hours3. Heatoliveoilinaskilletandaddspinach,tomatoesandscallion.Sautuntilspinach

    iswilted.AddHalibutandsautfor3-5minutes.Adjustseasonings,addparsley.4. Dont overcook. Remove from heat Prepare empanada dough for filling. Preheat

    ovento375degrees.Fillempanadasandsealbypinchingallthewayaroundtoformapocket.

    5. Place on baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes until dough is browned, turninghalfway.

    6. Coolfor5minutesandserve.

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  • TableofContentsConversionTable

    AbbreviationTable

    EmpanadaDough

    Crust1Crust2Crust3CheeseEmpanadasPorkEmpanadasVenezuelanChickenEmpanadasPizzaEmpanadasArgentineBeefEmpanadasTunaEmpanadasCreamCheese,ChickenandJalapeosEmpanadasChickenSaladEmpanadaTurkeyEmpanadaShrimpandCheeseEmpanadaAsparagusandGoatCheeseEmpanadaMushroomsEmpanadaEggsandPotatoEmpanadaBananaEmpanadaBlueberryandChocolateEmpanadaShreddedChickenFajitaEmpanadaChickenChileVerdeChickenMushroomEmpanadasSouthwestChicken&BlackBeanEmpanadasShreddedBeefEmpanadasBeefMushroomBurgundyEmpanadasPepperSteakEmpanadasPorkChiliVerdeEmpanadasRoastedRedPepperPorkEmpanadasBBQPorkEmpanadasSalmonDillEmpanadasLemonRosemaryHalibutEmpanadasSeasonedTalapiaEmpanadasShrimpandRiceEmpanadasHalibutSpinachTomatoEmpanadas

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    Conversion TableAbbreviation TableEmpanada DoughCrust 1Crust 2Crust 3Cheese EmpanadasPork EmpanadasVenezuelan Chicken EmpanadasPizza EmpanadasArgentine Beef EmpanadasTuna EmpanadasCream Cheese, Chicken and Jalapeos EmpanadasChicken Salad EmpanadaTurkey EmpanadaShrimp and Cheese EmpanadaAsparagus and Goat Cheese EmpanadaMushrooms EmpanadaEggs and Potato EmpanadaBanana EmpanadaBlueberry and Chocolate EmpanadaShredded Chicken Fajita EmpanadaChicken Chile VerdeChicken Mushroom EmpanadasSouthwest Chicken & Black Bean EmpanadasShredded Beef EmpanadasBeef Mushroom Burgundy EmpanadasPepper Steak EmpanadasPork Chili Verde EmpanadasRoasted Red Pepper Pork EmpanadasBBQ Pork EmpanadasSalmon Dill EmpanadasLemon Rosemary Halibut EmpanadasSeasoned Talapia EmpanadasShrimp and Rice EmpanadasHalibut Spinach Tomato Empanadas

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