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Close-up of golden-brown empanadas, a popular Puerto Rican appetizers, filled with savory meat filling on a plate.

Easy Puerto Rican Appetizers

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  • Author: Casey Mitchell
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Total Time: 45 min
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Puerto Rican
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Discover simple and flavorful Puerto Rican appetizers perfect for any gathering. These recipes are easy to make and guaranteed to impress.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet Sazon seasoning
  • 1/2 cup sofrito
  • 1 package empanada discs
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and drain excess fat.
  2. Add Sazon seasoning and sofrito to the beef. Cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Fill each empanada disc with the beef mixture.
  4. Seal the edges of the empanadas.
  5. Fry in hot oil until golden brown.

Notes

  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • You can also bake the empanadas for a healthier option.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 empanada
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg