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INGREDIENTS

  • 2.25 Cups of flour
  • 1 Egg, beaten
  • 3 Tsp. of lard
  • 1/5 Cup of warm water
  • 5 Tsp. of olive oil
  • 1 Onion, minced
  • 1/2 pound of ground beef
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • 1 Tsp. of chili powder
  • 1 Tsp. of cumin
  • 2 Garlic cloves, diced
  • 1 Can of diced tomatoes

METHOD

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, beaten egg, lard, warm water, and olive oil, and mix thoroughly. 
  2. In a hot pan, pour a little olive oil and sautée the onions, until tender. Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic and diced tomatoes. Cook until beef is no longer pink, and the flavors have incorporated well. 
  3. Roll out the empanada dough, and cut out circles with a ramekin. 
  4. Cover a baking tray with a piece of parchment paper, and place the dough circles on top. 
  5. Fill with meat mixture, fold in half and press with the edge of a fork. Brush with egg yolk to glaze.
  6. Cook at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden.
  7. Remove from oven... and enjoy!

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  • 1 package of crumbled feta cheese with tomato and basil
  • 1 can of olives
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4.3/5 (12 Votes)

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  • 2 stalks celery
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  • -1/2 box pasta, cooked
  • -1 red pepper, roasted and diced
  • -1 green pepper roasted and diced
  • -1 tomato, diced
  • -1/2 bag of corn
  • -2 cups tortilla strips
  • -1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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  • Half a box or less of Pasta
  • 2 Diced and seeded tomatoes
  • 10 or so chopped Kalmatta Olives( I would add lots)
  • 8 Chopped Basil Leaves
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3.9/5 (7 Votes)

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  • 3.5 oz pasta
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4.1/5 (26 Votes)

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  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1- 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 - 16 ounces) chickpeas, drained
  • 1 large fennel bulb trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 med yellow bell pepper, stemmed, cored, and cut into short strips
  • 1 sm red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
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4.1/5 (6 Votes)

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  • •1 Pound Dry Gemelli Pasta
  • •2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • •1 Medium Yellow Onion, cut in ½” dice
  • •1 Large Clove Garlic, minced
  • •1 Yellow Bell Pepper, cut in ½” dice
  • •1 Red Bell Pepper, cut in ½” dice
  • • ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • • 1 Teaspoon Herbes de Provence
  • • 1 (14 Ounce) Jar or Can Artichoke Hearts, not marinated, cut in quarters
  • • 4 Ounces Kalamata Olives, pitted and cut in half
  • • ½ Cup Mayonnaise
  • • Kosher Salt
3.5/5 (14 Votes)

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  • 2 to 3 Tomatoes
  • 2 to 3 Green Peppers
  • 1 Bottle Zesty Italian Salad Dressing
3.1/5 (22 Votes)

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2.7/5 (33 Votes)

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