Creole empanadas are a traditional delight from Uruguay, filled with authentic flavors. Prepared with meat, onion, bell pepper, egg, and olives, their crispy crust and juicy, aromatic filling make them an irresistible bite. A simple recipe with an impossible-to-resist result. A true gem of Latin American cuisine.
The creole empanadas have a tasty filling that combines ground meat, bell peppers, onion, eggs, and olives, seasoned with salt, pepper, and oregano.
Once the mixture is ready, the filling is placed inside the empanada shells and sealed with a fork along the edges.
When fried in hot oil, the empanadas become golden and crispy on the outside, while maintaining a juicy, flavorful interior.
A delicious option to share on any occasion.
Creole Empanadas
Ingredients
½ kilogram of Ground meat
1 Green bell pepper
1 Red bell pepper
3 Hard-boiled eggs
Olives
1 Onion
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Oregano
1 pinch of Pepper
20 Empanada shells
Oil for frying
Preparation
Step 1 : The bell peppers are cut into small cubes and the onion is peeled and finely chopped.
Step 2 : Next, both ingredients are sautéed in a tablespoon of hot oil.
Step 3 : Then, the ground meat is added and stirred to combine with the onion and peppers, cooking everything until the meat is done.
Step 4 : Meanwhile, the eggs are chopped and the olives are diced.
Step 5 : Once the meat is cooked, add the sautéed ingredients, mix, and season with salt, pepper, and oregano, then remove from heat.
Step 6 : On a tray, place the empanada shells and fill them with the prepared mixture in the center.
Step 7 : Then, seal the edges with the tines of a fork.
Step 8 : In a skillet with hot oil, fry the empanadas until golden.
Step 9 : Once fried, place them on paper towels to remove excess grease.
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