Beef Empanadas with Chimichurri

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
69%
Beef Empanadas with Chimichurri
105 min.
1
3545kcal

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Looking for a delectable dish that combines rich flavors and a delightful crunch? Look no further than these Beef Empanadas with Chimichurri! Perfect for lunch or dinner, these savory pastries are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a hint of sweetness from golden raisins, all wrapped in a flaky puff pastry. The burst of flavors will take your taste buds on a journey to South America, making it an irresistible main course for any meal.

What sets this recipe apart is its health-conscious approach! With a health score of 69, these empanadas are not only dairy-free but also packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, making them a very healthy option for anyone looking to indulge without the guilt. Each bite will leave you satisfied, and with 3545 kcal for the whole recipe, it's perfect for sharing or meal prepping for the week ahead.

Pair these golden-brown empanadas with a vibrant Chimichurri sauce, which brings a fresh, herbal zing to the dish, elevating each bite even further. Whether you're cooking for yourself or hosting a gathering, this Beef Empanada recipe is sure to impress and satisfy. So roll up your sleeves, embrace your inner chef, and get ready to create a dish that will surely become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup canned tomatoes canned crushed
  • 0.5 tablespoon chili powder dried
  • large eggs 
  • serving flour 
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.3 cup golden raisins 
  • 0.3 cup olive green chopped
  • 0.5 pound ground beef 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 medium onion chopped
  • 0.5  poblano pepper stemmed seeded chopped
  • lb puff pastry frozen thawed
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion, poblano, and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add chuck, ground chiles, cumin, and salt and cook, stirring to break beef apart, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, vinegar, raisins, and olives and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 40
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry to 1/8 in. thick. With a 3 1/2-in. cutter, cut as many rounds as possible, rerolling and cutting remaining dough. Spoon a scant tbsp. filling onto each round, fold dough over filling to make a half-moon, then seal and mark edges with the tines of a fork. Beat egg with 1 tbsp. water and brush over pastry tops.
  7. Set empanadas on oiled baking sheets and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  8. Serve warm with Chimichurri.
  9. Chimichurri In a food processor, combine 1 cup each packed parsley sprigs and cilantro sprigs, 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 6 tbsp. white wine vinegar, 2 tbsp. fresh oregano leaves, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tsp. kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp. red chile flakes. Pulse until herbs and garlic are finely chopped.
  10. Let sit at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories3545kcal
Protein9.45%
Fat61.5%
Carbs29.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
297.67
Glycemic Load
133.82
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
68.730434749437%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
3.02mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
1.4mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
13.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:3544.63kcal
177.23%
Fat:243.72g
374.96%
Saturated Fat:65.61g
410.06%
Carbohydrates:258.98g
86.33%
Net Carbohydrates:244.52g
88.92%
Sugar:32.05g
35.61%
Cholesterol:347.03mg
115.68%
Sodium:3201.95mg
139.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:84.29g
168.57%
Selenium:165.08µg
235.83%
Vitamin B3:31.17mg
155.87%
Manganese:2.96mg
148.12%
Vitamin B1:2.14mg
142.46%
Vitamin B2:2.07mg
121.97%
Iron:21.48mg
119.34%
Folate:434.86µg
108.71%
Vitamin K:99.77µg
95.02%
Zinc:13.43mg
89.5%
Vitamin B12:5.3µg
88.31%
Phosphorus:864.79mg
86.48%
Vitamin B6:1.54mg
76.89%
Vitamin C:61.7mg
74.79%
Vitamin E:9.84mg
65.61%
Fiber:14.46g
57.83%
Copper:1.13mg
56.62%
Potassium:1768.44mg
50.53%
Magnesium:174.89mg
43.72%
Vitamin A:1970.71IU
39.41%
Calcium:241.11mg
24.11%
Vitamin B5:2.38mg
23.8%
Vitamin D:1.23µg
8.18%
Source:My Recipes