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Empanada Filling Recipes

A collection of delicious and versatile empanada fillings that can be used for various occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Latin American, Spanish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup green olives sliced
  • 1 egg hard-boiled chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper red finely chopped
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 cup corn cooked
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
Vegetarian Filling
  • 1 cup black beans cooked
  • 1 cup corn cooked
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper green finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Beef Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in cumin, paprika, olives, and hard-boiled egg. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool before using.
Chicken Filling
  1. In a skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.
  2. Add shredded chicken, oregano, cumin, corn, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Cook for a few minutes until heated through.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool before using.
Vegetarian Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, onion, bell pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Mix well and let sit for flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1empanadaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These fillings can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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