Shredded Beef Empanadas

Shredded Beef Empanadas

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These crunchy empanadas, featuring shells made with masa, lard, and salt, are filled with tender shredded beef tossed in a spicy salsa.

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Blender
  • Tortilla press
  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Serving platter
  • Plate
  • Paper towel
  • Zip-top bag
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. trimmed beef shoulder
  • Salt
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 large white onion, half coarsely chopped
  • 1⁄4 cup canola or rice bran oil
  • 1⁄4 cup dried árbol chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 4 large dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 2 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 2 cups Homemade Masa, or masa prepared from store-bought masa harina
  • 2 tbsp. lard
  • 1⁄2 tsp. baking powder
  • Canola oil or rice bran oil, for frying

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