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Beef and Olive Empanadas

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)46.4708
Energy (kCal)1659.447
Carbohydrates (g)6.832
Total fats (g)163.3818
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. For filling: Cook beef, onion & garlic; drain fat; Stir in cumin & red pepper; Cook & stir 1 minute; Stir in olives & tomato sauce; Set aside. | 2. For pastry, stir together flour & salt; Cut in shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add beaten egg & 1/2 cup water; stir until well combined. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead 10-12 strokes. Divide dough in half; Roll 1 portion dough 1/8" thick; Cut into 3" rounds; Re-roll scraps & cut enough to total 18 rounds; Repeat with remaining dough portion. Place 1 rounded teaspoon of filling in center of each round; Moisten edges with water; fold in half, sealing edges with fork. Prick dough and place on ungreased baking sheet. Stir together egg & water; brush over empanadas. | 3. Bake at 425 °F for 15-18 minutes Can also be deep-fried, if desired. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    beef 6 ounces ground lean 198.9 0.0 39.219 4.573
    onion 1/3 cup chopped 21.3333 4.9813 0.5867 0.0533
    garlic clove 1 minced 4.47 0.9918 0.1908 0.015
    cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground 3.9375 0.4645 0.187 0.2338
    red pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground 0.1562 0.0344 0.0073 0.0017
    olive 1/2 cup chopped stuffed - - - -
    tomato sauce 1/4 cup - - - -
    purpose flour 3 cups - - - -
    salt 1/4 teaspoon - - - -
    shortening 3/4 cup 1359.15 0.0 0.0 153.75
    egg 1 beaten 71.5 0.36 6.28 4.755
    water 1/2 cup 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    egg 1 71.5 0.36 6.28 4.755
    water 1 tablespoon 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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