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Empanadas de Verde con Carne

Plantain empanadas with beef.

Prep25 min
Cook20 min
Total45 min
Serves12
DifficultyMedium
Per serving270 kcal
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EcuadorMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 12 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Green plantains, boiled5
  • Oil for frying1 L
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Ground beef400 g
  • Red onion1
  • Garlic cloves3
  • Green pepper1
  • Cumin1 tsp
  • Achiote (annatto)1 tsp
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp

Method

  1. DoughMash boiled plantain into a smooth dough.
  2. FillingMake a refrito: fry onion, garlic, pepper, cumin and achiote in oil. Cook the beef.
  3. FillPress rounds, fill and fold.
  4. FryFry until crisp.

Nutrition per serving

Calories270 kcal
Protein7.0 g
Carbohydrates26.5 g
Fat16.5 g
Fibre2.3 g
Sugar12.3 g
Sodium518 mg
Saturated fat4.1 g
Serving sizeabout 140 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Empanadas de Verde con Carne take to make?

About 45 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Empanadas de Verde con Carne?

About 270 kcal per serving, with 7 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 140 g each.

Which allergens does Empanadas de Verde con Carne contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Empanadas de Verde con Carne from?

Empanadas de Verde con Carne is a main course from Ecuador. Plantain empanadas with beef.

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