Ingredients and Weight:
- Goya Empanada Dough Disks (16 ounces)
- Ground beef (1 pound)
- Onion (1/2 cup, chopped)
- Goya Adobo Seasoning (1 tablespoon)
- Goya Sazonador Total Seasoning (1 teaspoon)
- Goya Tomato Sauce (15 ounces can)
- Raisins (1/4 cup)
- Green olives (1/4 cup, pitted and sliced)
- Pimiento-stuffed olives (1/4 cup, sliced)
- Goya Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add onion, adobo seasoning, and sazonador total to the skillet. Cook until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, raisins, green olives, and pimiento-stuffed olives. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Place an empanada dough disk on a lightly floured surface. Roll out to a 6-inch circle.
- Spread about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture onto one half of the circle, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Fold the other half of the circle over the filling and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
- Repeat with the remaining dough disks and filling.
- Brush the empanadas with olive oil and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250 per empanada
- Fat: 12 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful
- Crispy and flaky crust
- Perfect for parties or as a snack
User Comments:
- "These empanadas were a hit at our party! The Goya seasonings gave them a delicious Latin flavor."
- "I love that these empanadas are so easy to make. They're always a crowd-pleaser."
- "The perfect appetizer or snack. I highly recommend them."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overfill the empanadas, or they will burst open during baking.
- If you don't have Goya Empanada Dough Disks, you can use puff pastry or crescent roll dough.
- Serve the empanadas with your favorite dipping sauce, such as guacamole or sour cream.
