Though definitely not traditional, pizza dough is a great shortcut here, as is the bag of prechopped onions, celery and carrots. The filling is also delicious with a hunk of cornbread or spooned over steamed rice with a side of cooked greens.
Ingredients for Picadillo-Stuffed Empanadas Recipe
As required All purpose flour for dusting
0.33 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
1.67 ounce 1 package frozen chopped onions, celery and carrots
0.17 Small green bell pepper, chopped
0.33 Cloves Garlic, Minced
0.17 pound Lean Ground Beef
0.17 cup Low sodium tomato sauce
0.33 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
0.33 teaspoon Ground Cumin
0.17 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
0.08 cup Raisins
1/25 cup Chopped pimiento stuffed olives
Nutrition value
287
calories per serving
16 g Fat18 g Protein17 g Carbs3 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
16g
Protein
18g
Carbs
17g
Fiber
3g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
17g
Protein
18g
Fiber
3g
Fats
Fat
16g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
56mg
Iron
3mg
Vitamin A
310mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
4mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
43mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
43mg
Vitamin E
1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
45mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
199mg
Selenium
10mcg
Zinc
4mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment