Carbonada Criolla Mini Empanadas

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These tasty Latin American hand pies are stuffed with the comforting flavors of Argentinean carbonada criolla, a tasty beef and vegetable stew. Serve with a side salad for a satisfying meal.

Submitted by SunnyDaysNora
Updated on January 27, 2022
Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
36 empanadas
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 1 ½ pounds thinly sliced beef

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained

  • 2 small tomatoes, diced

  • 1 small sweet potato, diced

  • 1 small zucchini, diced

  • 1 small pear, diced

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced

  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 2 large bay leaves

  • 3 (11.5 ounce) packages frozen empanada wrappers (12-ct), thawed

  • 2 cups oil, or as needed

Directions

  1. Combine beef, undrained corn, tomatoes, sweet potato, zucchini, pear, onion, bell pepper, chicken bouillon, olive oil, garlic, oregano, parsley, paprika, cumin, and bay leaves in a slow cooker. Cook on High until beef is tender and vegetables are soft, 4 to 6 hours.

  2. Drain liquid and allow filling to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Discard bay leaves.

  3. Scoop 3 tablespoons of cooled filling into the center of an empanada wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half and press the edges together to enclose the filling. Seal by crimping the edges or pressing them together with a fork. Repeat until all empanada wrappers are filled.

  4. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Without overcrowding, lower empanadas in batches into the hot oil and fry until golden, about 5 minutes, turning halfway through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain while you cook remaining batches.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

132 Calories
5g Fat
18g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 132
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 231mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 106mg 2%

* 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.