Salvadoran

Chili and Cumin Salvadoran Empanadas with Meat, Egg, and Cheese

Name: Chili and Cumin Salvadoran Empanadas with Meat, Egg, and Cheese
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Ingredients: 8 empanada dough wrappers; 100g shredded cooked meat; 2 eggs; 100g grated cheese; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tbsp oil; Salt to taste; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin

Adds a warm, spicy depth to the savory filling.

47 minutes4 servings

Method

Before sealing the empanadas, mix chili powder and cumin into the meat mixture before folding.
Beat eggs and mix with shredded meat, cheese, and onion.
Fill each wrapper with the mixture and fold into a half-moon shape.
Seal edges with water and fry in oil until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

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