Empanadas de Honoro (Beef Turnovers)

Health score
19%
Empanadas de Honoro (Beef Turnovers)
45 min.
8
696kcal

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Empanadas de Honoro, or Beef Turnovers, are a delightful culinary treasure that brings the vibrant flavors of Latin American cuisine right to your kitchen. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, these savory pastries are sure to impress your family and friends. With a golden, flaky crust enveloping a rich filling of marinated beef, olives, and spices, each bite is a burst of flavor that transports you to a bustling street market.

The secret to these empanadas lies in the marination of the beef, which infuses it with zesty notes from fresh lemon and lime juice, complemented by aromatic herbs like oregano. The addition of hard-boiled eggs, black olives, and sweet raisins creates a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that is both satisfying and unique. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is approachable and rewarding, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.

Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy the process of making these empanadas together. As they bake to a beautiful golden brown in the oven, the enticing aroma will fill your home, creating an atmosphere of warmth and togetherness. Serve them with a side of your favorite dipping sauce or a fresh salad, and watch as everyone savors the deliciousness of your homemade Empanadas de Honoro!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 20  olives black
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder 
  • servings chili powder to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin 
  •  eggs 
  •  egg yolk 
  • cups flour 
  •  hardboiled eggs boiled sliced
  • lb ground beef lean
  •  optional: lemon 
  •  lime 
  • 1.5 cups milk 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  •  onion 
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano 
  • servings oregano fresh to taste
  • teaspoon paprika 
  • 40 large raisins 
  • pinch salt 
  • cup shortening 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. Marinate beef in a glass bowl with the juice of lemon and lime, 2-3 sprigs of oregano and chili to taste for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Sift flour with baking powder and salt; beat eggs, warm the milk, melt the shortening and add.
  2. Mix to make a stiff dough, cut into 20 pieces and roll each into a small circle. (Alternately, use frozen pastry.) Chop (not grind) the meat. Chop the onions and fry in the oil; mix in spices, salt to taste, and beef.
  3. Saute until meat turns grey.
  4. Place a spoonful of mixture on each dough circle; add slices of egg, olive and raisins.Fold in two, brush edges with milk and seal.
  5. Bake in a 400 degree F oven until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories696kcal
Protein14.21%
Fat50.31%
Carbs35.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.29
Glycemic Load
38.34
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
25.610434863878%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
2.88mg
Hesperetin
7.37mg
Naringenin
0.36mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.33mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
11.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:695.54kcal
34.78%
Fat:39.21g
60.33%
Saturated Fat:10.43g
65.17%
Carbohydrates:62.22g
20.74%
Net Carbohydrates:57.16g
20.79%
Sugar:5.7g
6.34%
Cholesterol:155.34mg
51.78%
Sodium:447.98mg
19.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.93g
49.86%
Selenium:41.62µg
59.46%
Vitamin B1:0.61mg
40.68%
Vitamin B2:0.65mg
38.25%
Folate:147.71µg
36.93%
Vitamin B3:7.34mg
36.72%
Phosphorus:342.09mg
34.21%
Iron:6.11mg
33.95%
Manganese:0.62mg
31.22%
Vitamin B12:1.82µg
30.3%
Vitamin E:4.13mg
27.51%
Zinc:4.09mg
27.26%
Vitamin K:26.18µg
24.93%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.41%
Calcium:226.08mg
22.61%
Vitamin A:1055.24IU
21.1%
Fiber:5.06g
20.22%
Vitamin C:13.85mg
16.79%
Potassium:561.53mg
16.04%
Vitamin B5:1.55mg
15.47%
Magnesium:50.81mg
12.7%
Copper:0.23mg
11.25%
Vitamin D:1.2µg
8.03%
Source:Food.com