Pio Chilean Empanada Filling

Elevate your empanadas with the savory-sweet flavors of the Pio Chilean Empanada Filling, a traditional recipe that combines tender ground beef, aromatic spices, and a touch of sweetness from raisins. This filling starts with sautéed onions and garlic, creating a fragrant base for ground beef seasoned with paprika, cumin, and oregano. A splash of beef broth ensures the meat stays juicy, while the addition of hard-boiled eggs, black olives, and raisins brings a delightful balance of textures and bold flavors. Perfect for baking or frying, this filling is a quintessential taste of Chilean cuisine, ideal for creating golden, flaky empanadas that are sure to impress. Whether serving as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, this recipe is a celebration of comforting, homemade flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups, finely diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup beef broth
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 3 large, peeled and chopped hard-boiled eggs
• 0.5 cup, chopped black olives

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely diced onions to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the paprika, ground cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 6

Pour in the beef broth and add the raisins. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Step 8

Once cooled, gently stir in the chopped hard-boiled eggs and black olives, mixing until evenly distributed.

Step 9

Use this filling to stuff your empanada dough before baking or frying as per your preferred method.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1363.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1984.6

Total Fat 130.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20.0g
Cholesterol 937.6mg	0%
Sodium 3843.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g	0%
Total Sugars 71.8g
Protein 106.1g	0%

Vitamin D 150IU	0%
Calcium 388.3mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 2800.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.7%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 22.8%