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Directions:For the Pino:
Always prepare it the day before.
In a large saucepan heat the oil and fry the meat until lightly browned, about 8 minutes, add the paprika, salt, pepper, and cumin, sauté a few minutes.
Add the broth and simmer 30 minutes over low heat. Add the onion and mix well and cook over medium heat until onion is tender about 30 minutes.
Add the flour and stir well and adjust seasoning if necessary, cook two more minutes. Cool and refrigerate.
For the dough:
Make a brine with the milk, water, and salt, stir to dissolve the salt altogether. In a large bowl or in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment mix the flour and egg yolks, mix for a minute to incorporate.
Add the melted shortening and work a little more, at this point you will see only crumbs. To form the dough start adding the brine with the mixer running on low speed until the dough is soft and flexible. If needed, keep adding water. Separate the dough into 20 portions and cover with a moist cloth.
Work each piece individually, rolling until thin, cut in a circle about 7″ and fill with two tablespoons of Pino, a quarter of a hard-boiled egg, olives and raisins if desired. Close by smearing the edge, pressing firmly and make the folds. Brush with an egg wash before baking.
Preheat the oven to 350º Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden. Serve hot. To reheat, use the oven at the same temperature for 15 minutes. Store up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze up to 2 months. |
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Notes: Nikki is Andrew's fiance! Her family comes from Chile. Growing up her mother would make Empanadas and various other Chilean dishes to remind her of her homeland. She felt it kept her close to her roots and the memories. In Chile this beef empanada is a traditional dish.
Nikki's mother would joke around that she could tell who the real man was depending on how he kneads the dough. Andrew I see a challenge here! You had better get your dough rolling skills sorted out.
As a child growing up Nikki says that she loved meat and chicken, her little brother hated that but loved potatoes. So at dinner they would always switch foods. She thought she was smart when she had mashed potatoes left on her plate she would spread them all over the white plate thinking her mom wouldn't notice.
She remembers that growing up they didn't have a lot but her mom always made it look like a lot with fancy cups and decorating the table, it was always a surprise. She says that her mom would make a tablescape with boxes underneath a table cloth to raise up some dishes. Nikki remembers it looking amazing.
Her mom usually washed the dishes after supper, but would get Nikki to help by saying "Wow, you look like an adult washing those dishes." That's when Nikki became excited about washing dishes. (smart Mom)
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