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Puerto Rican

Empanadas de Carne

Crispy pastry pockets filled with seasoned ground beef, a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine.

40 minutes4 servings
Empanadas de Carne
Photo: Basilicofresco · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a skillet, cook the beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic until browned.
  2. Stir in cumin, paprika, and oregano, then mix in breadcrumbs.
  3. Divide the dough into 8 pieces, fill with the meat mixture, and seal.
  4. Fry until golden and crispy, then serve with a side of salsa.
  5. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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