Vida Recetas Editorial
The empanada made from leftover stew or cocido is a traditional and economical recipe that transforms the leftovers of a stew into a delicious and practical dish. This empanada is perfect for using up leftover chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables, avoiding waste and saving time in the kitchen. Its origin lies in thrifty cooking, where creativity and ingenuity turn simple ingredients into a comforting meal.
The recipe is very easy to prepare, ideal for cooks of all levels. The filling combines the flavor of the stew with a sauté of onion, pepper, and carrot, enhanced with crushed tomato and a pinch of salt. The puff pastry gives it a crispy and golden finish, perfect for serving as a main course, appetizer, or even for taking away. It can be enjoyed both hot and cold, making it a versatile option for any occasion.
There are variations depending on the available ingredients: you can add hard-boiled egg, olives, or even substitute the chicken for pork or beef from the stew. This empanada is ideal for a family meal, a picnic, or to surprise guests with a homemade and authentic flavor. Go ahead and prepare it, and give your stew a second life!
Cook
75 min
Servings
2
Prepare ingredients and prepare the pot with the drizzle of oil.
In the mincer, first chop the onion and put it to fry. Then the carrot and pepper and we add it as soon as it is chopped. We left about 7 minutes. At medium high heat.
We also chop the chicken so that it is like strings. And we rinse the chickpeas if they are already cooked.
Once the 7 minutes have passed, add the chicken and chickpeas. We left 8 more minutes.
Now add the crushed tomato and fat salt (and a little sugar if we want), lower the heat to medium low and leave until done (in my kitchen it's about 12-14 minutes). We are preheating the oven as indicated by the dough.
Spread the dough on baking paper, pour the filling halfway through, fold and close. Paint with beaten egg if we want it to be golden brown. And in the oven.
It will depend a lot on the oven, but in about 15 minutes it's good for me, after 7/8 minutes I turn it around so that it browns equally.
Bon Appetit!
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 75 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 2 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.
