Empanadas De Carne De Res Recipes

Steps:

• Prepara la masa para empanadas. Envuélvela fuertemente en envoltura plástica; ponla a un lado mientras preparas el relleno.
• Dora la carne en una sartén mediana a fuego medio; escúrrela. Agrega los 6 ingredientes siguientes. Cocínalos y revuelve frecuentemente a fuego medio-bajo durante 10 min.; retíralos del fuego. Incorpora el cilantro.
• Forma 12 bolitas con la masa, usando alrededor de 2 cdas. para cada una. Aplasta cada bolita y forma un disco de 6 pulgadas. Coloca, en el centro de cada disco, alrededor de 1/4 taza de la mezcla con carne. Humedece los bordes con agua. Dobla los discos por la mitad. Presiona suavemente la parte superior para quitar las bolsitas de aire. Sella los bordes con un tenedor.
• Calienta el aceite en una sartén profunda hasta que alcance 375°F. Agrega 3 ó 4 empanadas. Cocínalas 3 min. de cada lado o hasta que estén doradas. Retíralas de la sartén; escúrrelas bien. Repite el procedimiento con las demás.

Steps:

• To make the pastry: In a large bowl, stir the flour, baking powder, curry, salt and turmeric. Cut in the butter and shortening until the mix resembles fine crumbs. Pour water in and make a soft dough. Gather the dough into a ball and wrap in wax paper. Chill for 1 hour.
• To make the filling: In a small bowl, mix the water with the breadcrumbs and let it sit while you prepare everything else. In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the onions and garlic until soft. Place in a small bowl and set aside. Increase the heat to high. In the same pan, cook the beef until it is no longer pink. Drain the fat and stir in the onion mix, curry, salt, thyme, black and cayenne peppers. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes.
• Assembly: Divide pastry in half and roll 2 long sausage shapes. Slice each roll crosswise into roughly 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece out into a 6" circle. Spoon some filling into the circle. Wet the edges of the circle with a little water and fold in half, making sure the edges meet. Trim into a neat half moon shape and imprint the edges with fork prongs.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 28 minutes or until the pastry is lightly brown.

Steps:

• In a skillet heat the oils and brown the meats. Add the seasonings, onion, garlic and jalapeno. Saute until tender. Drain any excess fat. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer until very thick. Cool to room temperature.
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Roll the pastry dough out on a floured surface. Cut into 2" rounds. Place 1 tbsp of meat mixture on each round. Fold the round in half and crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Brush the pastry with egg whites. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.