Picadillo Empanaditas

Dairy Free
Picadillo Empanaditas
45 min.
9
120kcal

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Are you ready to embark on a flavorful journey with Picadillo Empanaditas? This delightful twist on a classic dish brings together the vibrant tastes of Latin cuisine right into your kitchen. Perfectly pocketed within a crispy, golden crust, these empanaditas are filled with a mouthwatering blend of seasoned ground beef, raisins, fresh vegetables, and a hint of heat from habanero sauce. Whether you're hosting a gathering, looking for an impressive side dish, or simply craving something delicious and satisfying, these empanaditas are sure to wow your guests.

Not only are they incredibly tasty, but they are also dairy-free, making them a wonderful option for those with dietary restrictions. The combination of sweet and savory flavors will tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor, with the sweetness of the raisins perfectly balancing the savory ground beef and aromatic vegetables.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these scrumptious delights that serve 9 people, allowing you to share the joy of cooking and delicious food with friends and family. With a calorie count of only 120 per serving, you can indulge without guilt! So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let’s get cooking. Your taste buds are in for a delicious treat!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon capers chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoons bell pepper green finely chopped
  • 0.3 pound ground round 
  • 0.5 teaspoon bottled habanero sauce 
  • tablespoons onion finely chopped
  • tablespoons pimento diced
  • tablespoons raisins chopped
  • 10 ounce pizza crust refrigerated canned
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon tomato paste 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. Cook beef in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
  3. Drain well, and return beef to pan.
  4. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and saut 5 minutes or until tender.
  5. Remove from heat, and stir in raisins and next 5 ingredients (raisins through salt).
  6. Divide the pizza crust dough into 18 portions; cover dough, and let rest 5 minutes. Shape each dough portion into a ball, and roll each portion into a 3-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Spoon 2 level teaspoons of beef mixture onto half of each dough circle. Moisten edges of dough with water. Fold dough over beef filling, and press edges together to seal.
  7. Place empanaditas on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Lightly coat tops of empanaditas with cooking spray.
  8. Bake at 425 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories120kcal
Protein17.33%
Fat16.93%
Carbs65.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.98
Glycemic Load
2.4
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.7921739408503%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
1.19mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:119.62kcal
5.98%
Fat:2.3g
3.54%
Saturated Fat:0.77g
4.83%
Carbohydrates:20.13g
6.71%
Net Carbohydrates:19.02g
6.91%
Sugar:2.52g
2.8%
Cholesterol:8.19mg
2.73%
Sodium:309.29mg
13.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.3g
10.61%
Vitamin C:7.4mg
8.97%
Iron:1.42mg
7.92%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.64%
Fiber:1.11g
4.44%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.32%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.26%
Vitamin B3:0.8mg
4.02%
Potassium:119.03mg
3.4%
Selenium:2.3µg
3.28%
Phosphorus:31.41mg
3.14%
Vitamin A:131.01IU
2.62%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.21%
Copper:0.04mg
2.04%
Manganese:0.04mg
1.9%
Magnesium:6.08mg
1.52%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.13%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.11%
Vitamin K:1.15µg
1.09%
Source:My Recipes