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Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the warm water and knead until a smooth dough forms. Wrap in plastic and let rest for 15 minutes.","group":"Preparation","title":"Mix the flour and salt","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onion, garlic, and diced potatoes. Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until potatoes are tender and meat is fully cooked. Let the filling cool.","group":"Preparation","title":"In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out small circles using a round cutter. Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Fold over and seal the edges with a fork.","group":"Assembly","title":"Roll out the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (177°C). Fry the empanaditas in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels before serving.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat oil in a heavy pot","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"For a lighter version, you can bake these at 400°F (204°C) for about 20 minutes instead of frying. Ensure the potato cubes are cut very small so they cook through quickly.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Latin American"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["Skillet","Rolling pin","Round cutter","Deep fryer or heavy pot","Fork"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","milk","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":24,"unit":"pieces","note":"Makes approximately 24 mini empanadas"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Empanaditas can be assembled and frozen raw. Fry directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the cooking time."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover empanaditas in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 350°F (177°C) to maintain crispness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fempanaditas_efcde2d29a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=18db77c9-edcb-41e5-b8aa-63f80ea6158b","imageAlt":"Empanaditas — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["latin","empanadas","beef","snack","party food","crispy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Empanaditas","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T23:58:21.458Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T23:58:21.458Z","related":[{"id":"agua_fresca_de_limon_2a14774356","slug":"agua-fresca-de-limon","title":"Agua Fresca de Limón","description":"A traditional, crisp, and refreshing Latin American lime drink that perfectly balances tangy citrus with a hint of sweetness. 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