Yaya’s Empanadas

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 18
Mouthwatering Yaya's Empanadas recipe for a fulfilling snack or meal
in Appetizer

Prep

40 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup margarine
1 tablespoon baking powder ( heaping )
1 cup soymilk
1 tablespoon salt
1 egg
1 1/2 lbs ground meat
2 large white onions , diced
1/4 cup oil
1 dash salt
1 dash cumin
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon flour
5 eggs , hardboiled ( optional )
3/4 cup golden raisin ( optional )
30 black olives ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
30
Calories
235
Sugar
4g
Fat
13g
Empanadas are a popular food in many Latin American countries, and Yaya's Empanadas are a recipe passed down from generation to generation in a Venezuelan family. These empanadas are perfect as a snack or meal on the go, and can be customized with different fillings to suit your taste. Traditionally, they are fried, but this baked version is a healthier option that still delivers the same delicious taste and flaky crust. Whether enjoyed as a snack or a meal, Yaya's Empanadas are sure to satisfy.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together.
2.Cut the margarine into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingers to work the margarine into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3.Add the soymilk and egg to the mixture, and stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough for a few minutes on a lightly floured surface.
4.In a pan, saute the ground meat, onions, oil, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper until the meat is browned and the onions are translucent. Add the flour and stir until well combined.
5.Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each piece into a circle. Spoon some of the ground meat mixture onto one side of each circle, leaving a little space around the edge. Add 1/2 hard boiled egg, 1-2 raisins, and 1 olive (optional) to each empanada. Use your fingers to moisten the edges of the circle with water, then fold the dough over to cover the filling. Press the edges together with a fork to seal.
6.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush each empanada with beaten egg.
7.Bake the empanadas for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

PROS

Yaya’s Empanadas are delicious, savory pockets of ground meat and onions wrapped in a flaky crust.

They are perfect as a snack or meal on the go, and are easy to make and transport.

CONS

These empanadas are high in calories and fat, due to the use of margarine in the dough and ground meat in the filling.
They are best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Yaya’s Empanadas may not be the healthiest food option, they do contain protein from the ground meat and complex carbohydrates from the all-purpose flour. Eating them in moderation as part of a balanced diet can provide a source of energy for the body.

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