Cuban Style Beef Empanadas

Cuban-Style Beef Empanadas

Ingredients

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Gently sauté the vegetables. Add the ground beef and spices and cook until browned.

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Add the tomato sauce, broth, and olives. Cook the picadillo until it is saucy, not soupy.

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Use prepackaged dough to make these empanadas super easy.

Build the empanadas: Add 2 tablespoons of picadillo in the center and moisten the edge with egg.

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Fold the dough in half and press the edges together. Use a fork to press the edges and create a seal.

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Heat the oil to about 325°F to 350°F. Add 1-2 empanadas. Fry them until golden. Carefully flip, and fry until golden.

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Place them on a sheet pan lined with a cooling rack or paper towels to drain.

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