Empanada Recipes for Every Occasion!

[Chef Kearns]

I have a host looking for empanada recipes. I gave her the Emapanada con Pollo recipe from the Season's Best, but her husband is jones-ing for all kinds of empanadas. Dessert, ground beef, a different chicken one?

Thanks guys!!

 

[sheilanyc]

Not a PC RecipeI have a recipe for ground beef Empanadas but its not a PC recipe. Is that OK? Do you still want it?

 

[Chef Kearns]

YES, Shelia!! If you've got it please post it! Thanks!

 

[sheilanyc]

Beef EmpanadaWhat you'll need:

1 lb onion
2 lbs ground beef
1 cube of beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp of garlic powder
1 tbls of oregano
1 tsp of paprika
1/3 cup of water
empanda disks (goya brand works best)

Cut onions into tiny pieces. Put onions, water, leaf, broth and paprika in a large pot. Cook until onions are soft and look crystal like. Add meat, oregano, garlic powder, a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until meat has no pink, up to 10 minutes. Cool completely uncovered. Put fillinf in center of dough. Fold in half and fold corners and edges. Take a beaten egg and paint over empanadas. Bake at 400 - 450 for 15 minutes.

 

[smarteez2]

Food 911Hey I am watching Food 911 on the Foodnetwork channel and Tyler is doing Food 911 on Empanadas!! There are three different kinds. Go to Foodnetwork.com and look it up, I think you will be pleased )

 

[Chef Kearns]

Thanks for reminding me about that. I am an avid Food Network watcher and check their website frequently, but for some reason blanked on it this time.

Thanks everyone!! I know I will be trying the Beef Empanadas even if my host doesn't. They sound yummy!

 

[sheilanyc]

Cheese EmpanadasI found another recipe in my files. Hope you like it.

For the Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
6 tbls vegetable shortening or margarine
1 egg yolk
3-4 tbls ice water

For the Filling:
1/3 cup grated Swiss Cheese
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp paprika
1 egg white, lightly beaten

For the Glaze:
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp water

To prepare dough:
In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Using 2 knives or a pastry blender, cut in the shortening so the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg yolk.

Add water, a tablespoon at a time, stirring with a fork until a dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead for 1 minute. Roll the dough 1/8 - 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into 3 inch squares.

To prepare filling:
Ina bowl, combine the ingredients, then set aside.

Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly butter a baking sheet and set aside.

To make empanadas:
Place about 2 teaspoons of the filling into each square. Fold the squares in half to form triangles, and seal the edges by crimping with a fork. Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

To make glaze:
In a small bowl, beat the egg and water together.

Brush the tops of the empanadas with the glaze. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes on a rack before serving

 

[rlombas]

Hi there! I'm so glad to hear that your host is interested in making empanadas for different occasions. I have a few suggestions for you to try out for her husband's cravings. For a delicious dessert empanada, I highly recommend the Chocolate Banana Empanadas from the "Celebrate!" Season's Best recipe book. They are a crowd-pleaser and perfect for any sweet tooth. For a savory option, the Ground Beef Empanadas from the "Cooking for Two" Season's Best recipe book are a great choice. They are easy to make and packed with flavor. And for a different chicken empanada, I suggest trying the BBQ Chicken Empanadas from the "Grilling & Outdoor Entertaining" Season's Best recipe book. They are a twist on the traditional chicken empanada and perfect for a summer BBQ. I hope these suggestions help and happy cooking! Let me know if you need any more ideas. Happy to help!