Vida Recetas Editorial
The creole empanada is a classic of Latin American cuisine, perfect for sharing with family or surprising your guests. This version, filled with ground beef and a sofrito of onion and red pepper, olives, raisins, and hard-boiled egg, achieves a unique balance of sweet and savory flavors. It is an easy recipe, ideal for beginners, which you can prepare in advance and fry at the moment.
Originally from Argentina, the creole empanada has been adapted throughout Latin America, with baked or fried variations. Its crispy dough and juicy filling make it an irresistible bite, whether as an appetizer, main course, or even breakfast.
The key is a good sofrito: cook the onion and pepper over low heat until very tender, then add the meat and seasonings. The touch of sugar and cumin enhances the flavors, and the raisins and olives provide contrast. Let the filling rest in the fridge so the flavors meld.
This recipe yields about 12 empanadas, depending on the size of the wrappers. You can freeze them before frying to have a snack ready at any time.
Prep
45 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
In a pan with a little lard and olive oil, add the finely chopped onion and red pepper. Salt and simmer for about 20/25 minutes
After this time, and with the sauce very well poached, we add the meat
Season and sprinkle with ground cayenne to taste
We also add cumin (to taste), sugar -a tablespoon- and sweet paprika. And let it simmer for about twenty minutes
After this time, add chopped parsley
Add the flour, stir so that it is not raw, but taking care that it does not burn. And then we put it in a bowl and reserve it in the fridge until the next day
The next day, add the olives, raisins and boiled eggs, chopped toco, and mix very well
We take the wafers, put a generous spoonful of filling, close and repulse
Put it on a baking tray, on parchment paper. Paint with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 230°C until golden brown, so that it browns quickly and does not dry out inside
And enjoy them!! Thank you, Norali!!! Share if you liked it and, if you do, upload the photo!!!
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 45 minutes and the cooking time is 20 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
