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Name: Authentic Mexican Empanadas de Picadillo
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (or 1/2 cup lard for a more traditional flavor); 1 large egg; 1/3 to 1/2 cup warm water; *For the Picadillo Filling:**; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium white onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium potato, peeled and finely diced (about 1 cup); 1/2 cup carrots, finely diced; 1/2 cup green olives, sliced; 1/4 cup raisins; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup beef broth or water; Salt and black pepper to taste; *For Assembly & Cooking:**; 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash); Vegetable oil for frying (if choosing to fry)

Empanadas

🇲🇽 Mexico

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A type of baked or fried turnover consisting of pastry and filling.

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