Chorizo Empanadas
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Serves/Makes: 24 pcs | Ready In: 30-60 minutes
Ingredients:
***Dough***
4 cups flour
2 eggs
5 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup milk
***Filling***
1 1/2 pound Chorizo sausage, ground
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 cup salsa
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oil, for frying
Directions:
Place the flour, eggs, shortening, and salt in a food processor bowl. Pulse until well mixed. Add half of the milk and pulse until blended. Add the rest of the milk and pulse until a ball forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Brown the chorizo in a heavy skillet. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is just soft. Drain off any excess fat. Mix in the salsa. Set aside.
Roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thick on a floured cutting board. Cut out three-inch circles. Place 1 Tablespoon of the chorizo mix in the center of each circle. Fold into a half-circle. Crimp the outer edge with a fork to seal. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet. Add the empanadas and brown lightly on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
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Recipe ID: 29945
Nutrition:
per piece: 248 calories, 15g fat, 18g carbohydrates, 10g protein.
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