Beef Empanada Filling

By francesn

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 small potatoes, diced into one inch cubes and boiled until soft
• 1 onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 5 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green olives, finely chopped
• 2 hardboiled eggs, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup raisins, soaked in warm water for 1 hour (optional)
• 1 teaspoon oil

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from mexicanfood.about.com

Preparation

Step 1

Sauté the onions and garlic in the oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Put the ground beef in and begin to brown. When the beef is cooked through, add in the broth, green olives, raisins and bring to a simmer. Let the liquid reduce until it's almost gone. Fold in the eggs and potatoes and place by the spoonful into your prepared empanada dough and cook accordingly.