Chilean Empanada

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My mother is from Chile and empanadas have been a staple in our household for years. I have searched and searched and never seem to find the right one, so here is our family-favorite recipe for Chilean empanadas. My mom likes to sprinkle sugar on hers, while I prefer to dip mine in a little mustard — we all have our own cravings! This recipe makes about a dozen large empanadas, depending on the size.

Submitted by Alicia Moore Lutz
Updated on October 18, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 large empanadas
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 pound ground pork

  • 1 cup raisins

  • 1 cup chopped black olives

  • 3 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Dough:

  • 1 cup lukewarm milk

  • 1 cup shortening, melted

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Directions

  1. Make the filling: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until onion is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pork and cook until completely browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes more. Drain fat from the skillet. Stir in raisins, olives, and hard-cooked eggs.

  2. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour into the skillet and stir until liquid thickens. Remove from the heat and set aside.

  3. Make the dough: Whisk milk and melted shortening together in a bowl until evenly blended. Stir flour and salt together in a separate large bowl. Pour milk mixture into flour mixture; whisk until well combined and a dough forms. Let rest for 10 minutes.

  4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  5. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut into 12 circles with a round cookie cutter or glass. Spoon filling into the center of each circle. Fold each circle in half and press the edges with a fork to seal. Brush the tops with beaten egg. Place empanadas onto the prepared baking sheet.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

530 Calories
28g Fat
54g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 530
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 653mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 74mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 338mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.