Bahama Breeze Empanada Recipe
Bahama Breeze Empanada Recipe are crispy and golden. They are filled with tasty ingredients. You get a mix of spices, meat and cheese.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Rolling Pin
- Skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Deep fryer
- Slotted spoon
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 1 egg yolk
For the filling:
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/4 cup bell pepper chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp oil
For frying:
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
Make the dough:
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
- Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- Add water and egg yolk. Knead until smooth.
- Wrap dough in plastic. Chill for 30 minutes.
Make the filling:
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Add onions, garlic, and peppers. Cook until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until brown.
- Stir in tomato paste, water, and spices.
- Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Let the filling cool. Add shredded cheese.
Make the empanadas:
- Roll out the dough.
- Cut circles using a cutter.
- Place filling in the center of each.
- Fold over and press edges to seal.
- Use a fork to press edges.
Fry the empanadas:
- Heat oil in a deep fryer.
- Fry empanadas until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Notes
- Chill the dough so it rolls better.
- Do not put too much filling inside.
- Seal edges well so nothing leaks.
- Use a thermometer for best frying.
- Let the filling cool before using.