Empanadas de Choclo (Chilean Corn Empanadas)

Empanadas de choclo are a traditional Chilean dish, consisting of corn pastry pockets filled with a delicious mixture of ground beef, onions, and spices. They are typically served as a snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

Meat Filling

• 500g ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Pastry Dough

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/4 cup warm water

Choclo (Corn) Filling (optional)

• 1 cup fresh corn kernels
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• Salt and pepper to taste

Empanadas de Choclo Sauce

Mix the following:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe Steps

1. Prepare Meat Filling

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin powder, and paprika. Cook until the onion is translucent.

2. Prepare Pastry Dough

Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the vegetable shortening and, using a pastry blender or your fingertips, work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the warm water, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together in a ball.

3. Roll Out Pastry Dough

Divide the pastry dough into four equal pieces. Roll out each piece into a thin circle, about 1/8 inch thick.

4. Fill Empanadas

Place a tablespoon of meat filling in the center of each pastry circle. If using choclo filling, spoon it on top of the meat filling. Fold the pastry dough over to form a half-moon shape, pressing the edges together with a fork to seal.

5. Bake Empanadas

Preheat your oven to 375°F (

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