SHORTCUT PUERTO RICAN PICADILLO EMPANADAS RECIPE

The Puerto Rican-style empanadas I’m sharing today have a picadillo style filling, which is essentially a ground beef and potato hash cooked with Puerto Rican seasonings.

This is perfect for those that want the flavors and taste of Puerto Rican picadillo empanadas but without all the extra prepping and cooking.

PUERTO RICAN PICADILLO EMPANADAS

INGREDIENTS

- Ground beef  - Sofrito or recaito  - Garlic  - Salt - Black pepper - Oregano 

- White potatoes - Tomato sauce  - Green olives  - Empanada wrappers  - Corn or vegetables

HOW TO MAKE PUERTO RICAN PICADILLO EMPANADA

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the ground beef, sofrito, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until the beef is completely browned

HOW TO MAKE PUERTO RICAN PICADILLO EMPANADA

Take your pre-made empanada dough and roll each piece with a rolling pin until they are about ½” larger in diameter.

HOW TO MAKE PUERTO RICAN PICADILLO EMPANADA

Add ¼ cup of the ground beef and potato mixture to the center of one half of an empanada wrapper in a half moon shape

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