Venezuelan Shredded Beef Empanadas Recipe
To prepare "empanadas de carne mechada", cook the meat with onion, garlic, cumin and other seasonings until tender. Then, the meat is shredded and mixed with cooked potatoes and chopped parsley. The dough for the empanadas is prepared with flour, water, salt and lard. The empanadas are filled with the meat mixture and baked until golden brown and crispy.
Ingredients
For the preparation of the carne mechada
- 500 gr grams of larded beef
- 1 unit large onion, chopped
- 2 unit chopped garlic cloves
- 1 unit chopped red pepper
- 1 unit chopped tomato
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup meat broth
- 1 pizca salt
- 1 pizca pepper
For the preparation of the dough
- 2 cups corn flour
- 1 tbsp wheat flour
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups oil
Instructions
Preparation of the carne mechada
- Here you have all the instructions for the preparation of the carne mechada.
Preparation of empanadas
- Prepare the dough: Mix corn flour, all-purpose wheat flour, salt, vegetable oil and warm water in a bowl until a soft, elastic dough forms.
- Roll out the dough: Divide the dough into balls and roll out each ball with a rolling pin until thin and round.
- Assemble the empanadas: Place a portion of shredded meat in the center of each stretched dough. Fold the dough over the meat and seal the edges with a fork.
- Cooking the empanadas: Fry the empanadas in hot oil until golden brown on both sides or bake them at 200°C for 20-25 minutes.
- Empanadas de carne mechada ready to serve and eat
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Nutritional Information
The nutritional information for larded meat empanadas may vary depending on the recipe and ingredients used. The following is average nutritional information for a medium-sized Venezuelan carne mechada empanada (approximately 100 grams): Calories: 300-350Total fat: 18-20 grams
Saturated fats: 3-4 grams
Cholesterol: 25-30 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 22-25 grams
Fiber: 1-2 grams
Protein: 10-12 grams
Sodium: 200-250 milligrams It is important to keep in mind that larded meat empanadas are a high-calorie and high-fat food because they are fried in oil. Therefore, it is recommended to consume them in moderation and as part of a balanced and varied diet, including a variety of nutritious foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains.