Spicy Pulled Pork Empanadas

Name: Spicy Pulled Pork Empanadas
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Ingredients: 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ teaspoon salt; 12 tablespoons butter (cut into small pieces); 1 large egg; ½ cup ice-cold water; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 4 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups beef broth; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper ( to taste); 2 tablespoons olive (or vegetable oil); 1 medium onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 1 can diced green chiles (7-ounce can, drained); 2 to 4 canned chipotles in adobo sauce (chopped (do not use the whole can)); 1 teaspoons cumin; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 cups shredded pork (about 1 pound); 2 to 3 tablespoons 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: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 02:54:41 GMT