Beef Turnovers (Empanadas)

Name: Beef Turnovers (Empanadas)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons sofrito sauce; 1 packet sazon goya with coriander and annatto; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 onion, diced; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 6 large stuffed olives, diced; 1 package frozen turnover dough (yellow or white); oil (for frying)

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₂ lb ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons sofrito sauce
1 packet sazon goya with coriander and annatto
¹⁄₄ cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic or 2 cloves garlic, minced
¹⁄₂ onion, diced
¹⁄₈ teaspoon black pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon oregano
6 large stuffed olives, diced
1 package frozen turnover dough (yellow or white)
oil (for frying)

directions

In a skillet, heat oil on medium.
Stir in beef and cook until browned.
Stir in remaining ingredients, except discos and frying oil.
Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.
Roll discos out to about 1/2-inch larger in diameter.
Spoon about 1 tbsp.
meat mixture into middle, fold over; moisten edges and seal with a fork.
Heat 2-1/2 inches of oil in a deep saucepan on medium.
Cook empanadas in batches, turning to brown on both sides.
Drain on paper towels.

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Reviews

I made these tonite. I was a bit scared, this being my first time frying ANYTHING but I have to say the experience was good. The filling was a bit too tomatoe-y for my taste so my quest for the perfect filling is still on..But overall a good empanada. Thanks! Also, I omitted the olives.

Ang11002