Dinner for 4
Pork Raisin Empanadas
Seasoned pork, onion, raisins, olives, and eggs bake inside homemade pastry for a savory folded meal.
Typical price
$10.01for 4 servings
$2.50 per serving$10.01 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 80 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Ground pork$4.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.49Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.25Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 5 | $1.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.01 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup black olives
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup shortening
- 5 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 beaten eggs
Steps
- Boil the eggs in water for 10 minutes, cool them, and chop them.
- Cook the onion and garlic with the butter in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and pork, then cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the pork reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the raisins, olives, chopped eggs, and 1 cup water, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 400 F and mix the shortening, flour, salt, and enough water to make a dough.
- Roll the dough into four rounds, fill them, fold them over, and seal the edges.
- Brush with beaten egg and bake on a baking sheet for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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