Empanadas make for a great tailgate.
Empanadas
Servings 4
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 quart vegetable oil
- 1/8 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons salsa
- 1 packet Sazon with achiote
- 1/4 cup yellow onion finely diced
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper finely diced
- 1 small potato cooked, peeled, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon cilantro finely chopped
- 20 empanada discs
Instructions
Method
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Heat a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoon of oil, ground beef, salsa, Sazon, onion, green pepper, and potato. Sauté until meat is cooked through; mix in cilantro and cool to room temperature.
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Lay a disc on the work surface. Place a tablespoon of filling in the center; fold the disc over to resemble a half moon. Seal the dough using a fork, pressing the dough together with the tines. Repeat until all discs and filling has been used.
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Heat remaining oil to 360°F.
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Place an empanada into oil; fry until golden brown on all sides. Remove from oil to a paper towel lined platter. Slightly cool before serving.
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