Several friends have asked for the recipe for the Lamb and Feta Empanadas I made yesterday. I'm happy to oblige ;-) Keep in mind I made this one up so the amounts are estimated and you may want to adjust seasonings according to your taste. Many on line recipes will add additional seasonings so feel free to experiment! For my allergy friends this recipe is free of Peanut, Tree Nut, egg, soy, and fish. It does contain Dairy (substitute non dairy cheese) and Wheat (dough).
Ingredients:
1 lb Ground Lamb
1/2 Lg Spanish Onion-diced small
1-2 package(s) frozen empanada dough such as Goya (I had left over filling which is why I listed 1-2)
1 package frozen diced potatoes (like the kind used for hash browns. I boiled and diced my own red skin potatoes which took time-this will make it quicker)
1 garlic clove
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/2 to 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
2 Tbls olive oil
1/2 cup (or more) safflower or similar frying oil
Directions:
Defrost empanada dough overnight in fridge. Take them out about 30-40 minutes before using so they are easy to separate. In a medium size skillet add 1 tbs olive oil and sauté onions until translucent and soft. add potatoes and cook until just browning and tender (about 5 minutes). Put onions and potatoes in a bowl and off to the side. Add lamb to pan and brown until no longer pink. Removed from heat and drain off most of the fat and liquid. Add cumin, chili powder, salt and black pepper to taste, stir. Add in the onions and potatoes. Mix to evenly distribute. Toss in Feta (I added enough to mix evenly through without over powering the mix- use your judgement). Mix gently. Separate an empanada disc from the pack and add 1 heaping soup spoon of filling to the center of the disc-enough so there is about 1/4 inch of dough left over when you fold it in half. Fold over and crimp with a fork along the seam. Turn over and seal the other side. Continue until all the discs are used or you are out of filling.
In a separate deep sided saute pan, add oil until about 1/4 to 1/2 inch up the side. Heat oil until just shimmering but do not over heat. Add empanadas and fry until golden brown on one side, flip and repeat. If the end of the empanada does not brown properly, just prop it up on it's side until browned (about 30 seconds to 1 minute). Place fried empanadas on paper towel lined plate and allow to cool for several minute before serving. They go great with a side salad or veggie.
Alternative filling- replace the lamb with beef and the feta with shredded mexican blend cheese. These were equally delicious and popular with my kids ;-) Nick at one with JUST cheese.
Enjoy!!
Ingredients:
1 lb Ground Lamb
1/2 Lg Spanish Onion-diced small
1-2 package(s) frozen empanada dough such as Goya (I had left over filling which is why I listed 1-2)
1 package frozen diced potatoes (like the kind used for hash browns. I boiled and diced my own red skin potatoes which took time-this will make it quicker)
1 garlic clove
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/2 to 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
2 Tbls olive oil
1/2 cup (or more) safflower or similar frying oil
Directions:
Defrost empanada dough overnight in fridge. Take them out about 30-40 minutes before using so they are easy to separate. In a medium size skillet add 1 tbs olive oil and sauté onions until translucent and soft. add potatoes and cook until just browning and tender (about 5 minutes). Put onions and potatoes in a bowl and off to the side. Add lamb to pan and brown until no longer pink. Removed from heat and drain off most of the fat and liquid. Add cumin, chili powder, salt and black pepper to taste, stir. Add in the onions and potatoes. Mix to evenly distribute. Toss in Feta (I added enough to mix evenly through without over powering the mix- use your judgement). Mix gently. Separate an empanada disc from the pack and add 1 heaping soup spoon of filling to the center of the disc-enough so there is about 1/4 inch of dough left over when you fold it in half. Fold over and crimp with a fork along the seam. Turn over and seal the other side. Continue until all the discs are used or you are out of filling.
In a separate deep sided saute pan, add oil until about 1/4 to 1/2 inch up the side. Heat oil until just shimmering but do not over heat. Add empanadas and fry until golden brown on one side, flip and repeat. If the end of the empanada does not brown properly, just prop it up on it's side until browned (about 30 seconds to 1 minute). Place fried empanadas on paper towel lined plate and allow to cool for several minute before serving. They go great with a side salad or veggie.
Alternative filling- replace the lamb with beef and the feta with shredded mexican blend cheese. These were equally delicious and popular with my kids ;-) Nick at one with JUST cheese.
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| Filling |
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| Filled and ready to fry |
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| Frying |
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| Golden brown and delish! |
Enjoy!!
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