Empanadas I

Name: Empanadas I
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup shortening; 6 tablespoons water; 2 1/2 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples; 1 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 yellow onion; 1 green bell pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounces tomato paste; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 1 pound lean steak, cut into 1 inch cubes

15 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
6 tablespoons water
2 1/2 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 yellow onion
1 green bell pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 pound lean steak, cut into 1 inch cubes

Directions

1

To make dough: In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the shortening till pieces are the size of small peas. Add a small amount of water to slightly moisten. Form dough into a ball. Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into 4-inch circles. Lightly flour both sides of circles.
2

To make fruit filling: In a saucepan combine fruit, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Heat over medium heat until hot, thoroughly mixing.
3

To make meat filling: In a medium skillet saute the onion and green pepper in olive oil. Add tomato paste, water, and vinegar, and cook for 20 minutes. Add meat and coat thoroughly with the sauce.
4

Place a large spoonful of one of the above mixtures to the center of a dough circle. Place another circle on top. Fasten the two circles together by pressing the edges with a fork. These may then be baked in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until golden brown.