Panama Empanadas

== Ingredients ==
=== Pastry dough ===
* 3 cups unbleached flour
* ½ tsp salt
* 1 cup shortening
* ¾ cup cold water
* 1 tbsp vinegar
* 2 egg yolks
=== Filling ===
* 2 tbsp oil
* 1 lb lean beef, coarsely ground
* 1 lb lean pork, coarsely ground
* 2 tsp salt
* 1 tsp freshly grated black pepper
* 1 tsp cayenne
* 1½ cups onions, finely chopped
* 2 tbsp garlic, minced
* 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
* 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
* 4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
* 1 tsp ground thyme
* ½ tsp ground allspice
* ½ tsp grated nutmeg
* ¼ cup raisins
* 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
* 1 cup green pimento salad , chopped
* 1 egg
* 1 tbsp water
== Directions ==
=== Pastry dough ===
# Combine flour and salt in a large bowl and cut in shortening.
# In another bowl, combine water, vinegar, and egg yolks; mix well.
# Add the liquid to the dry mixture.
# Mix with your hands and form into a ball.
# Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
=== Filling ===
# Mix beef, pork, salt, pepper, and cayenne together.
# Heat the oil in a large skillet and brown the meat well in batches and set aside.
# Sauté onions, bell peppers, chiles, and garlic until soft.
# Return meat and any juices to the pan.
# Add tomatoes, raisins, vinegar, thyme, allspice, and nutmeg.
# Simmer until meat is very tender, about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
# Add and simmer another 10 minutes.
# Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
=== Assembly ===
# Beat the egg and water together.
# Remove dough from the refrigerator and cut in half; return half to the refrigerator.
# On a lightly floured surface roll out thin.
# Cut 6" circles If smaller, cocktail sized pastries (Empanaditas) are desired cut the pastry circles to 3½ inches. A large tuna can works just right.
 (a 2½ lb coffee can works fine).
# Add a generous portion of filling to the center of each circle.
# Fold the dough in half over the filling and crimp edges well with a fork.
# Pierce the tops of the pastries with a fork and brush tops with the egg/water mixture.
# Place on a greased cookie sheet.
# Repeat for other half of the dough (note: the scraps from the other batch may be rolled in with the second half).
# Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 15 minutes or until golden.
# Serve either warm or at room temperature.
== Notes ==
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Category:Panamanian Appetizers
Category:Panamanian Meat Dishes
Category:Savory pastry Recipes
Category:Ground pork Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Black olive Recipes
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Category:Onion Recipes
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Category:Jalapeno pepper Recipes
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Category:Red wine vinegar Recipes
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