Receta de Empanaditas de Carne (Pequeños Pastelitos de Carne)

Ingredientes

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup white onion, shredded
• 1/2 bell pepper, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground achiote
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 cup diced and cooked potatoes
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• Salt to taste
• 1 egg yolk

Preparación

1. 1

   To make the filling: In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, achiote, cumin and cook for about 6 minutes over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the beef and cooked potatoes, and cook for about 7 minutes. Add the broth, season with salt and cook until meat is cooked through.

3. 3

   To make the dough: Place the flour and salt in a food processor.

4. 4

   Add the butter, and water until a dough forms.

5. 5

   Form a ball, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

6. 6

   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin rectangle. Cut out round disc shapes with a round cutter or a small plate.

7. 7

   Fill empanada discs with beef mixture. Brush the edges with egg and close the filling by pressing the edges together to form a half moon.

8. 8

   Preheat oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F. Fry the empanadas in the oil for about 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.