Appetizer for 12
Beef Empanadillas
Flaky homemade dough wraps seasoned beef, vegetables, tomatoes, olives, and parsley before baking until golden.
Typical price
$2.58for 4 servings
$0.65 per serving$2.58 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 95 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $2.75Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.75 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilFlourSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped green olives
- 2 tbsp minced parsley
- 1 large egg
Steps
- Stir together the half cup olive oil, cold water, salt, and flour until a dough forms, then rest it for 20 minutes.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add the beef, salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook for 8 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the tomatoes, olives, and parsley, then cook for 5 minutes and cool the filling for 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 12 pieces, roll each piece thin, fill with beef mixture, fold, and press the edges closed.
- Brush the empanadillas with beaten egg and bake on a greased baking sheet at 375 F for 25 minutes.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with ground beef on sale.
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