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Filipino empanadas on a plate, with a side of savory meat and vegetable filling.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup ice water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 medium potato peeled and finely diced
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and finely diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
    Filipino Empanada
  • Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    Filipino Empanada
  • Gradually mix in ice water until the dough comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    Filipino Empanada
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
    Filipino Empanada
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in the tomato sauce, potato, carrot, peas, and raisins. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender. Let cool.
    Filipino Empanada
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Place filling on each circle, fold over, and seal edges with a fork. Brush with egg wash. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 393kcal (20%) Carbohydrates: 34g (11%) Protein: 9g (18%) Fat: 25g (38%) Saturated Fat: 14g (88%) Sodium: 207mg (9%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 7g (8%)

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