I opted to call these fried hearty Potato and Meat Empanadas after the Latino empanada versus the Arab samosa because of the filling. Cooked lamb or beef mince is stirred into some coarsely mashed potato and stuffed in a dough pocket before being fried.
Making for a great addition to the dining menu, these little pockets were a hit with everyone who tried them. Now the dipping can be completely customized. Some ideas range from ketchup to lebna, to chunky mango chutney.
Hearty Potato and Meat Empanadas
Love empanadas? You'll fall in love with these hearty potato and meat empanadas that will fill you up easily and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
250 grams ground beef (minced beef)
1 medium onion - chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon red chili (red chilli in British English)
1 tablespoon dried mint
2 medium potatoes - boiled
Dough Ingredients
2 cups flour
100 grams butter
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 medium eggs
¼ cup water- 1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Make the dough by blitzing all the ingredients in the food processor until the ball is formed. Set aside to rest.
- Saute the mince until just turned brown, stir in the chopped onion and continue to saute until the onion is soft. Stir in the salt, pepper, cinnamon, allspice, chilli, and dry mint. Remove from heat.
- Using a fork, roughly mash the peeled, boiled potato (easier to do while still warm), and stir to combine with the seasoned cooked minced meat. Allow to cool completely before using as a filling.
- When the dough has completed resting and the filling is cool, divide the dough in half, each half into 16 balls. Roll each ball into a circle, place a tablespoon of filling in the middle, fold in half and seal. Refrigerate for up to a day, or freeze in a sealed bag for a couple of months.
- To serve, fry the empanadas until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 731kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 24gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 178mgSodium: 892mgPotassium: 793mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 867IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 6mg
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