Empanadillas de Carne (Puerto Rican Empanadas)
Empanadillas de Carne (Puerto Rican Empanadas) are savory beef turnovers made in a delicious flaky dough. Serve with a side of hot sauce. Perfect for anytime of the day or served as an appetizer.
Servings: 6 12 discs
Calories: 287kcal
Ingredients
Easy Empanadilla Dough (Masa Para Empanadillas)
- empanadilla dough (masa para empanadillas) or buy premade disks
Easy Delicious Carne Molida (Puerto Rican Picadillo)
Other Ingredients
- hot sauce
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Follow instructions to make empanadilla dough and carne molida.
- Add two tablespoons of the carne molida to the center of the empanadilla dough and fold the dough over to form a half-moon.
- Crimp edges of dough with a fork to seal dough.
- Add half an inch of vegetable or canola oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add a few empanadillas at a time and cook until they're golden brown on one side. Flip them over and continue cooking until the other side is golden brown as well. Drain on paper towels. Optional: Serve with a side of hot sauce.
Notes
Recipe Notes:
Freezing Uncooked Empanadillas: Wrap each empanadilla in small cut-up squares of parchment or wax paper and place them in a freezer-safe plastic bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to cook, remove from the freezer and let them thaw for a few minutes before cooking.
Freezing Cooked Empanadillas: Allow the empanadillas to cool completely, then place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through and crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 6 | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg