Easy Pinoy Beef Empanada Recipe

By Ang Sarap Editors  On  In Merienda Recipes 

Beef Empanada Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

For the Crust:

  • 3 cups all- purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup vegetable shortening
  • ½ cup butter, chilled & cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 6 to 7 tbsp icy cold water

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 kg lean ground beef (preferably 85% lean)
  • 1 chorizo bilbao, diced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 2 cups potato, diced
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 3 tbsp cane vinegar
  • 2 egg whites, beaten for sealing the empanadas
  • 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten for brushing
  • 1 tbsp canola or vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste

HOW TO COOK:

For the Filling:

  1. In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
  2. Saute the onions and carrots until the vegetables have softened for about 5 minutes.
  3. Raise the heat to medium- high and cook the ground beef and chorizo bilbao until the meat has browned for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the potatoes, soy sauce, white wine, vinegar, and raisins.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook until the potatoes have softened for about 30 minutes.
  6. Add the green peas and heat just to cook through for about a few minutes.
  7. Taste and add more salt if needed.

For the Crust:

  1. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together in a bowl.
  2. Add in the butter and vegetable shortening.
  3. Using a fork or hand, pinch together until it forms a crumb.
  4. Add ice cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix well.
  5. Knead the dough for 3 minutes and form a ball.
  6. Let it rest for 15 minutes before using.
  7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut dough into your desired size, using an empanada cutter, a cookie cutter, or any available round cutter you have.
  8. Place the filling in the center and fold dough over to the opposite side.
  9. Crimp the dough with fork or with your fingers to seal the edges and repeat procedure until done.
  10. Place beef empanada on a baking tray, prick each empanada with fork and brush with egg wash.
  11. Bake in a preheated oven (375 F or 190 C), for about 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly brown (time varies depend on the size of your empanada).
  12. Let them cool slightly before serving them warm.

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Also try: Chicken Empanada

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