Description
These Filipino Beef Empanadas are savory hand pies filled with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, potatoes, carrots, and peas, wrapped in a tender, flaky crust. Perfect for a delicious snack or light meal.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ cup butter or margarine (cold, cut into cubes)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- ½ cup cold water (add gradually)
For the Filling:
- 250g ground pork or chicken (can also use beef)
- 1 medium potato, diced small
- 1 medium carrot, diced small
- ½ cup green peas (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tbsp milk or water
Instructions
- Make the Dough – In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the butter until mixture looks like crumbs. Add the egg and cold water gradually, mixing until dough forms. Knead lightly, form into a ball, cover, and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling – Heat oil in a pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground meat and cook until browned. Add potatoes, carrots, peas, and raisins. Stir well. Season with soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until veggies are tender. Let the filling cool completely.
- Assemble the Empanada – Roll out dough on a floured surface, cut circles (about 4–5 inches wide). Place filling in the center of each circle. Fold into half-moon shape and seal edges by pressing with fork or crimping.
- Cook – For baked empanada: Brush with egg wash and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. For fried empanada: Heat oil and deep fry until golden and crisp.
Notes
- Best served warm.
- Pair with ketchup or sweet chili sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 3g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 12g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 10g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 40mg
