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Puerto Rican Empanadas

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 7
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/3 cup sofrito
  • 1/3 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 packet Sazón con Achiote
  • 1 tbsp Adobo seasoning
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2½ cups diced potatoes
  • 1 package empanada discos
  • Flour for dusting
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Thaw empanada dough for 2–3 hours.
  2. Cook sofrito and tomato sauce for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, then brown the beef.
  3. Stir in all seasonings, then add potatoes and cook until tender. Cool to a warm temperature.
  4. Fill each dough disc with about 1-2 tablespoon of filling, fold, seal, and crimp with a fork.
  5. Fry in 350°F oil for about 1-2 minute per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve.