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Picadillo Empanada
Picadillo Empanada seals spiced meat in dough for a Cuban snack with crisp shell and juicy filling.
Medium⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 6~246 kcal🇨🇺 Cuban🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 30 min cook
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Timeline
Total 50 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 12 adet Empanada dough
- 300 gr Ground beef
- 1 adet Onion
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cumin
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
- 2 diş Garlic
- 1 adet Red pepper
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Tomato sauce
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Green olives
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Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the onion, garlic, and pepper.
- 2
Saute the ground beef with the vegetables, then add cumin and salt.
8 min08:00 - 3
Add the tomato sauce and olives and cook until the filling thickens.
7 min07:00 - 4
Divide the cooled filling among the empanada doughs and seal the edges.
- 5
Bake or fry the empanadas until browned and crisp.
15 min15:00
💡 Tip: Cool the filling before closing the pastry; it is easier to handle.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the empanadas hot with salsa and lime wedges.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~246
kcal calories
9
g protein
24
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 40%Fat 45%
GI 4 · Low GIGL 1 · Low GL
0.8g
Sugar
0.4g
Fiber
325.6mg
Sodium
3.9g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
3/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Picadillo Empanada make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Picadillo Empanada take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 50 minutes in total.Is Picadillo Empanada difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Picadillo Empanada have?
Approximately 246 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 24g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Picadillo Empanada contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Picadillo Empanada belong to?
This recipe belongs to Cuban cuisine.How many ingredients does Picadillo Empanada need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Picadillo Empanada filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 3/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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