Description
Chilean Empanadas are golden, flaky pastries filled with a savory beef and egg mixture called ‘pino.’ This traditional dish offers a flavorful bite of Chilean heritage, perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground pork (or beef)
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped black olives
- 3 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 1 cup shortening, melted
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown, 5–7 minutes.
- Add ground pork and cook until browned, about 7–10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Mix in raisins, olives, and chopped eggs.
- Whisk water and cornstarch, then add to skillet. Stir until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Mix lukewarm milk and melted shortening in a bowl.
- In another bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the milk mixture and mix into a dough. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 12 circles.
- Place filling in the center of each circle. Fold, press with a fork to seal, and brush with egg.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Do not overfill the empanadas to prevent leakage.
- Let the filling cool slightly before assembly.
- Unbaked empanadas can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Brush with egg wash for a glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chilean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Chilean Empanadas Recipe, traditional empanadas, authentic Chilean food, beef empanadas, Latin American cuisine