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Add the sliced onions and diced peppers. Sauté over low-medium heat for about 15-20 minutes until they are very soft and caramelized.","group":"Filling Prep","title":"Heat a generous amount of olive oil","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Filling Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Stir in the tomato puree, sweet paprika, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes. Drain the excess oil from the vegetables into a separate bowl—you will use this oil for the dough. Stir the drained tuna and chopped eggs into the vegetable mixture. Let it cool.","group":"Filling Prep","title":"Stir in the tomato puree, sweet paprika, and salt","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Filling Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, and a pinch of salt. Add the warm water and 100ml (1/2 cup) of the reserved flavorful oil from the filling. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.","group":"Dough","title":"Mix the flour, yeast, and a pinch of salt","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Dough"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Preheat your oven to 190°C (374°F). Divide the dough into two equal parts. Roll out the first half and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.","group":"Assembly","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Spread the cooled tuna filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Roll out the second half of the dough and place it on top. Pinch the edges together to seal them tightly. Poke a small hole in the center of the top dough to allow steam to escape. Brush the top with a little more reserved oil or egg wash.","group":"Assembly","title":"Spread the cooled tuna filling evenly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes until the empanada is golden brown. 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The baked empanada is also delicious served cold the next day."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover empanada in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in the oven at 180°C (356°F) to maintain crispness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fempanada_gallega_74b2eda6b2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=056a34a1-3d7b-4d2a-a95b-b90972bc8098","imageAlt":"Empanada Gallega — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["empanada","tuna","spanish","galicia","savory pie","mediterranean"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Empanada Gallega","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T03:57:46.311Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T03:57:46.311Z","related":[{"id":"beans_on_toast_090f05da86","slug":"beans-on-toast","title":"Beans on Toast","description":"A comforting and iconic British breakfast classic consisting of savory tomato-sauced baked beans served over warm, buttery toasted bread.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":6,"totalMinutes":8,"activeMinutes":8},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["British"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbeans_on_toast_090f05da86%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7e734a02-c405-4f58-9782-ca0a7c25a806","imageAlt":"Beans on Toast — recipe cover","tags":["comfort food","easy","quick","british","beans"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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