Beef Turnovers (Empanadas)

12 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sofrito sauce
  • 1 packet sazon goya with coriander and annatto
  • 14 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 onion, diced
  • 18 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 teaspoon oregano
  • 6 large stuffed olives, diced
  • 1 package frozen turnover dough (yellow or white)
  • oil (for frying)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a skillet, heat oil on medium.
  2. 2
    Stir in beef and cook until browned.
  3. 3
    Stir in remaining ingredients, except discos and frying oil.
  4. 4
    Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.
  5. 5
    Roll discos out to about 1/2-inch larger in diameter.
  6. 6
    Spoon about 1 tbsp.
  7. 7
    meat mixture into middle, fold over; moisten edges and seal with a fork.
  8. 8
    Heat 2-1/2 inches of oil in a deep saucepan on medium.
  9. 9
    Cook empanadas in batches, turning to brown on both sides.
  10. 10
    Drain on paper towels.

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