Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsRumba CubanaTrio De Empanadas Recipe

Trio De Empanadas Recipe

Inspired by Rumba Cubana
Time1h 30m
Serves12

The Cuban Empanada Trio Is Our Traditional Fresh Empanadas Made To Order And Served With Rumba’s Mild ‘Picante’ Sauce Picadillo | Ground Beef Pollo | Chicken Guayaba Y Queso | Guava & Cheese Espinaca Y Queso | Spinach & Cheese

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Ingredients

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Dough

Picadillo Filling

Guayaba Y Queso Filling

Espinaca Y Queso Filling

Picante Sauce

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water and egg until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Filling Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare Picadillo Filling

    Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened. Add ground beef, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned and cooked through. Stir in tomato sauce and olives. Set aside to cool.

  2. 3

    Prepare Pollo Filling

    Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened. Add shredded chicken, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside to cool.

  3. 4

    Prepare Guayaba Y Queso Filling

    In a bowl, mix guava paste and cream cheese until smooth. Set aside.

  4. 5

    Prepare Espinaca Y Queso Filling

    Sauté garlic in a pan, add spinach until wilted. Mix with cream cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.

Assembling and Cooking

  1. 6

    Assemble Empanadas

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Place a tablespoon of each filling in the center of the circles. Fold the dough over and crimp the edges to seal.

  2. 7

    Bake

    Place the empanadas on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Making Picante Sauce

  1. 8

    Prepare Picante Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix together tomato sauce, minced jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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