Beef empanadas are crispy, airy tacos made from dough and filled with shredded beef. They are a favorite Mexican dish!
PREPARATION TIME:
Prep:10 minutes
Cook:10 minutes
Let dough set:4 hours
Total:4 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ cup lard, or shortening
- 1¼ cups water
Filling
- 2½ pounds roast beef, cooked and shredded (store-bought or homemade)
- 1-2 cups red enchilada sauce, to taste (store bought or homemade)
- ½ cup diced black olives
- vegetable oil, for frying
