Meat Filling Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp Raisins
- 4 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Medium Onions, finely chopped
- 2 Large Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1.5 lbs. Lean Ground Beef (less than 10% fat)
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
- 2 Tbsp Parsley
- 1/2 Tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 Tsp Sweet Spanish Paprika
- 2 1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 4 oz Dry White Wine
- Sofrito – Cooked Tomato Sauce (click to see recipe)
- 1 Hard-Boiled Egg, finely chopped
- (optional)2 Eggs + 2 Tsp Water, Beaten
Put the raisins in a glass with enough warm water to cover. Let soak for 5-10 minutes, so that they “plump” up.
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan with a heavy bottom. Sautee the onion and garlic until the onion is transparent. Add the ground beef and cook over medium high heat, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper.
Drain water from the raisins and add raisins to the pan. Add parsley, oregano, paprika, cumin, white wine, sofrito and chopped egg. Mix all ingredients well. Cover and cook on low for approximately 5 minutes.
Now you are ready to assemble the empanadas.
