Spicy Pulled Pork Empanadas

Name: Spicy Pulled Pork Empanadas
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ teaspoon salt; 12 tablespoons butter (cut into small pieces); 1 large egg; ½ cup water (cold); 2 tablespoons vinegar; 4 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups beef broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper ( to taste); 2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil); 1 onion (chopped); 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles (drained); 2 to 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped (do not use the whole can)); 1 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano (chopped); ½ teaspoon salt; 3 cups shredded pork (about 1 pound); 2 to 3 tablespoons reserved beef sauce (from above); 4 ounces Pepper Jack cheese (cut into small cubes); 2 teaspoons water

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:25min

A light, flaky killer crust envelopes these spicy pulled pork empanadas. The filling is a mixture of pork, vegetables, cheese, fresh herbs and Mexican chiles and spices. These flavorful stuffed pastry pies are served with a light sauce, salsa, sour cream and lime wedges.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:14:01 GMT