Empanadas Recipe
choice of two picadillo, spinach and cheese, or Cuban sandwich
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Ingredients
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Dough
Picadillo Filling
Spinach and Cheese Filling
Cuban Sandwich Filling
Method
Dough Preparation
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg and water, and mix until a dough forms. Knead gently for about 5 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
Prepare the Picadillo Filling
In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, olives, cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Assembly and Cooking
Assemble the Empanadas
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of one filling in the center of each circle. Fold over and crimp the edges to seal.
Bake the Empanadas
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.