Piño Chilean Empanada Filling

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 9
Piño Chilean Empanada Filling recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/4 lbs ground beef
2 garlic cloves
3 large onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin ( comino )
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup raisins
black olives
1 diced hard-boiled egg

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
525
Sugar
16g
Fat
36g
Piño Chilean Empanada Filling is a popular filling for traditional Chilean empanadas. Filled with ground beef, spices, raisins, olives, and hard-boiled eggs, this filling is a flavorful and hearty option for meals. This recipe is versatile, as it can be used in other dishes, such as tacos or burritos.

Instructions

1.Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Add the garlic, onions, olive oil, sugar, black pepper, paprika, salt, cumin, and bay leaf, stirring to combine.
3.Add the raisins and black olives, mixing well.
4.Reduce heat to low and let cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5.Remove from heat and stir in the diced hard-boiled egg.
6.Let cool before using the filling in your favorite empanada recipe.

PROS

This filling is packed with flavor from the combination of spices, raisins, and olives.

Perfect for making traditional Chilean empanadas at home.

CONS

This filling is high in fat and saturated fat, making it best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Also, the filling takes some time to prepare, so it’s not the quickest recipe to make.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest recipe, this filling does contain a good amount of protein from the ground beef and healthy fats from the olives and olive oil in the recipe.
Raisins are also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a healthy addition.

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