Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAltavita RestaurantOne Empanada Recipe

One Empanada Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Served with rice & beans. Topped with lettuce and salsa.

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Ingredients

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Empanada and Accompaniments

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filling

    In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions, bell pepper, and garlic until softened. Add ground meat, cumin, salt, and pepper, cooking until the meat is fully cooked. Remove from heat and let cool.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Rice and Beans

    In a pot, cook rice according to package instructions. In a separate pot, heat black beans until warm.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Empanada

    Roll out the empanada dough on a floured surface. Cut into circles. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over and crimp the edges to seal.

  4. 4

    Cook the Empanada

    Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the empanadas until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each side. Drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Serve

    On a plate, serve the empanada alongside a portion of rice and beans. Top with shredded lettuce and salsa.

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