Cafe Tu Tu Tango's Empanadas With Cilantro Sour Cream

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Con: empanadas take a bit of prep work. Pro: empanadas are amazing. Tough choice, huh? Ground beef with two cheeses, crushed tomatoes, and a load of spices makes the filling for the empanadas.

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serves/makes:

ready in:
30-60 minutes

ingredients

32 (3-inch size) empanada dough shells (see note)
cold water and cornstarch as needed

Filling
1 pound ground beef
3 ounces cold water
1/2 whole jalapeno, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup crushed tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped Spanish olives
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Manchego cheese

Cilantro sour cream
1 pound sour cream
1/4 cup diced red onions
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

directions

Cook beef in water on medium-high heat in skillet; drain. Return beef to pan on medium-high heat. Add jalapenos, garlic and spices. Cook 2 minutes and add crushed tomatoes. Add raisins. Reduce heat. Simmer 10 minutes.

Remove from heat. Add olives and eggs. Cool mixture. Mix in cheese.

For cilantro sour cream, mix all ingredients and chill.

Lay dough on work surface. Using 1/2-ounce melon-baller, scoop filling in center of each shell. Brush edges lightly with water. Fold shell in half for half moon shape. Crimp edges with fork. Dust with cornstarch. Fry empanadas at 350 degrees F for 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve with cilantro sour cream.

cook's notes

Shop for Goya brand Discos, ready-to-use empanada dough, in Latin markets and larger supermarkets.

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tpogue

nutrition data

112 calories, 7 grams fat, 7 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams protein per serving.

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