Title: Picadillo Beef Empanadas | Just A Pinch Recipes
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Picadillo Beef Empanadas
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By Jacinda Santiago
@knittyqueen
Ingredients
PICADILLO
EMPANADAS
HOMEMADE SAZON
HOMEMADE RECAITO
How to Make Picadillo Beef Empanadas
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Content: Recaito can also be found frozen along with the empanada disks. I typically keep picadillo in my fridge or freezer as it has many uses. You can use picadillo as a taco or tortilla filling, in a casserole or as an accompaniment to white or yellow rice. Rating: ★★★★★ 1 vote
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Serves: 10
Prep: 15 Min
Cook: 35 Min
Ingredients
PICADILLO
1 lb
lean ground beef (ground turkey or veggie crumbles can also be used)
2 Tbsp
olive oil, extra virgin
1 can (s)
tomato sauce, no-salt added
1/4 c
golden raisins (optional)
1/4-1/2 c
olives with pimiento, sliced
2
bay leaves
1 Tbsp
sazon, store bought or homemade (see below)
2-4 Tbsp
recaito, store bought or homemade (see below)
EMPANADAS
1 pkg
frozen empanada disks (can substitute w/pie crust dough, rolled out and cut into smaller disks)
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oil for frying
HOMEMADE SAZON
1 Tbsp
peppercorns
1 Tbsp
cumin seeds
1 Tbsp
salt
1/2 Tbsp
garlic powder
1/2 Tbsp
onion powder
1 tsp
coriander
1/2 tsp
annato, ground (a.k.a. bijol)
HOMEMADE RECAITO
2 bunch
cilantro, fresh
2 bunch
culantro, fresh (can substitute with 4 additional cilantro)
1
spanish onion
8 clove
garlic
1
red bell pepper
1
green bell pepper
3
ajicito pepper (optional - can omit if you cannot find or add more green bell pepper)
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How to Make Picadillo Beef Empanadas
Step-by-Step
In a large frying pan (one with a lid) over medium heat, add the olive oil and then the ground meat. Cook the meat is thoroughly browned, chopping the meat as finely as possible throughout the cooking process.