Tamale Empanadas with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Savory empanadas made with tamale dough and filled with a delicious mixture of seasoned ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables. Served with a spicy chipotle dipping sauce.

Prep Time

30 minutes

Total Time

1 hour

Calories

455 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.74/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Beef

Mood:

Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

2poundsTamale Dough (Masa)(Prepared, store-bought or homemade)

£6.00

1poundGround Beef(Lean ground beef)

£4.50

1mediumPotato(Peeled and diced)

£0.30

0.5mediumOnion(Diced)

£0.20

0.5mediumBell Pepper(Diced (any color))

£0.40

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1tablespoonChili Powder

£0.15

1teaspoonCumin

£0.05

0.5teaspoonOregano(Dried)

£0.05

1teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.5teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.05

1tablespoonVegetable Oil(For cooking)

£0.05

1Egg(Beaten, for egg wash (optional))

£0.30

0.5cupSour Cream

£0.40

0.3cupMayonnaise

£0.20

1Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce(Adjust to taste, finely chopped)

£0.75

1tablespoonLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

2tablespoonsCilantro(Chopped, for garnish (optional))

£0.30

Total Cost

£13.90

£1.74 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
3.
Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4.
Stir in the diced potato, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are slightly softened.
5.
Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
6.
Divide the tamale dough into 8 equal portions.
7.
On a lightly floured surface, flatten each portion of tamale dough into a circle about 6 inches in diameter. You can use a tortilla press or a rolling pin.
8.
Place a generous spoonful of the beef filling in the center of each circle of dough.
9.
Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
10.
Brush the empanadas with beaten egg (optional, for a golden-brown crust).
11.
Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet.
12.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
13.
While the empanadas are baking, prepare the spicy dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped chipotle peppers, and lime juice. Stir well to combine. Season with salt to taste.
14.
Remove the empanadas from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
15.
Garnish with cilantro (optional). Serve warm with the spicy dipping sauce.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (170g)

455 kcal / 1904 kJ

Carbs

33g

13% of RDA

Fat

27g

39% of RDA

Protein

22g

44% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

3 g

3% of RDA

Sodium

650 mg

28% of RDA

Saturated Fat

11 g

55% of RDA

Chef's Tips

If the tamale dough is too sticky, add a little bit of masa harina (corn flour) to it.

For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with black beans or cooked vegetables.

The empanadas can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.

For a spicier dipping sauce, add more chipotle peppers or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

You can use different types of cheese in the filling, such as queso Oaxaca or Monterey Jack.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large Skillet

Baking Sheet

Mixing Bowls

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Chef's Tips

If the tamale dough is too sticky, add a little bit of masa harina (corn flour) to it.

For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with black beans or cooked vegetables.

The empanadas can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.

For a spicier dipping sauce, add more chipotle peppers or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

You can use different types of cheese in the filling, such as queso Oaxaca or Monterey Jack.

Tamale Empanadas with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

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