Chorizo Empanadas Recipe

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@tequila61

Oct 01 2024

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1h 30m

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Serves 6

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Make Chorizo Empanadas in just 1h 30m. Chorizo, potatoes, Oaxaca cheese in a pastry shell, deep fried & served with chipotle aioli & avocado dipping sauce

Filling Preparation

1. Cook the Chorizo

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo until browned and fully cooked. Remove excess fat if necessary.

2. Prepare Potatoes

Peel and dice the potatoes. Boil them in salted water until fork-tender, then drain.

3. Mix Filling

In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent. Add the cooked chorizo and potatoes, mix well. Stir in Oaxaca cheese until melted and combined. Set the filling aside to cool.

Dough Preparation

4. Make the Dough

In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat the egg and water together, then mix into the flour until a dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.

Assembling Empanadas

5. Roll Out Dough

On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles about 4 inches in diameter.

6. Fill and Seal

Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle. Fold over and seal the edges with a fork or by crimping.

Frying Empanadas

7. Heat Oil

In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

8. Fry Empanadas

Fry the empanadas in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

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