EMPANADA FILLING (BEEF/PORK)

 INGREDIENTS:

 2 tbsp cooking oil

1 small onion

3 cloves garlic

1/2 ground  beef/pork

1 tsp paprika

1/4 cup tomato sauce

1 small potato (peeled and diced)

1 small carrot (peeled and diced)

Salt and pepper to taste

 

 

PROCEDURE:

1. In a medium pan, heat oil and saute onions and garlic.

2.  Once the onions are slightly translucent, add your meat.

3. Cook your meat until it's no longer pink. (8-10 mins)

4. Mix in your tomato sauce and let it simmer for a few mins.

5. Lower your heat then add your carrots and potatoes.

6. Cover and let it simmer until meat and vegetables are cooked.

7. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste then cook until liquid is reduced.

8. Remove from heat and make sure the filling is cooled down before filling your dough.