The Cordovan empanadas, sweetened with raisins and sugar, blend sweet and savory flavors in a filling with potatoes, carrots, and spices such as cumin and paprika, creating a unique and delicious bite that captivates the most demanding palates.
To prepare the Cordovan Empanadas, it is recommended to be patient when caramelizing the onions and cooking the meat with the right amount of seasonings.
It is important to remember to maintain balance in the filling, avoiding it becoming too salty.
The final result is a delicacy that will delight all diners.
Cordovan Empanadas
Ingredients
200 grams of Margarine
300 grams of Chopped scallions
1 Diced potatoes
1 Chopped red pepper
2 Skinned and chopped tomatoes
3 Diced carrots
500 grams of Sliced beef sirloin
1 tablespoon of Sweet paprika
1 tablespoon of Ground cumin
1 pinch of Salt
1 tablespoon of Seedless raisins
200 grams of Green olives
24 Empanada discs
1 Egg
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : In a skillet, heat the fat and caramelize the onions until they are translucent.
Step 2 : Then, add the meat and once it begins to cook, add salt, pepper, potatoes, carrots, and finally cumin with paprika.
Step 3 : Remove from heat and incorporate the olives, raisins, egg, and adjust the salt, remembering that the empanadas should not be as salty as traditional Tucumán or Salta ones.
Step 4 : Once the filling is cold, proceed to assemble the empanadas, either by baking or frying until golden.
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