Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of chili pork empanadas paired with a creamy avocado dipping sauce. This delightful culinary journey will take you through the steps of crafting these savory pockets of goodness, filled with a flavorful blend of tender pork, aromatic chili spices, and a hint of tangy cheese. The avocado dipping sauce, with its velvety texture and vibrant green hue, adds a refreshing and zesty touch that perfectly complements the richness of the empanadas. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings for a delectable and satisfying meal.
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EMPANADA DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 15m
Yield About 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the lime juice, garlic, serrano, cilantro and 1/2 tablespoon salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add the heavy cream, sour cream and avocados. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
EMPANADAS WITH CHIPOTLE RANCH DIPPING SAUCE #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. I started making these empanadas when my children were very young and we were always on the go - from school to after school events, from the library to the ski hill, to long drives for family vacations; they are as easy to make as they are portable - a homemade meal, not junk or fast food. These empanadas are fragrant, moist, full of flavor and very adaptable to what you have on hand. We have found that they are just as good as a simple weeknight meal at the dinner table as they are on the fly.
Provided by vbeaux
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 empanadas, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce: Chop 2 tbs. shallots and 1 clove garlic in a small food processor for a few seconds. Add a chipotle pepper and 1 tbs. of the adobo sauce and process for about 30 seconds. Add Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing, Greek Yogurt and the zest and juice of a lime. Process until smooth. Remove to a bowl and stir in 2 tbs fresh chives. A quick garnish of chives before serving looks great!
- Bring a small pot of water to the boil and cook diced potatoes until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain.
- Brown ground pork in a pan over medium high heat. Drain the meat and toss in a bowl with the Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix.
- Heat the Olive Oil in the same pan, add 2 tbs shallots and 2 tbs chopped garlic and saute for a minute. Puree a chipotle pepper with 1 tbs. adobo sauce (add a little water if needed) in a small food processor and add to the shallot mixture in the pan along with the tomato paste, corn kernels, potatoes, oregano, cooked pork and water. Cook until all ingredients are well mixed and liquid is almost evaporated. Stir in 2 tbs fresh chives and season with salt and pepper.
- Roll out pizza dough and cut into 5-inch rounds. Place 2 heaping tablespoons of meat mixture in the center of each dough round and fold over into a half moon shape. Seal edges by crimping with a fork. Bake in a preheated 425-degree oven for about 20 minutes, until golden and delicious. Enjoy with the Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce.
PORK PICADILLO EMPAñADAS WITH CHIPOTLE SALSA
Categories Appetizer Bake Raisin Pork Tenderloin Almond Sour Cream Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 24
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For filling:
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork, serrano chili, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and allspice to skillet and stir 3 minutes. Add raisins and lime juice; boil until almost all liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix in almonds and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Cool.
- For dough:
- Butter 2 large baking sheets. Mix flour, Masa Harina, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Stir in melted butter. Whisk water and 1 egg in small bowl to blend. Add to flour mixture; knead in bowl until smooth pliable dough forms, about 2 minutes. Working with half of dough at a time, roll out on floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Using 3 3/4-inch-diameter biscuit cutter, cut out rounds. Reroll scraps and cut out additional rounds for a total of 12 rounds per dough half.
- Whish remaining egg in small bowl to blend. Place 1 tablespoon filling in center of each dough round. Lightly brush edges with egg. Fold dough over, pressing edges with fork to seal. Place on prepared baking sheets. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap; chill.)
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush empanadas with beaten egg. Bake until light golden brown, about 25 minutes. Serve with Chipotle Salsa and sour cream.
CHILI'S AVOCADO-RANCH DIPPING SAUCE
From the cookbook "Top Secret Restaurant Recipes: This dipping sauce is great with anything!
Provided by Loretta in Louisiana
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix well.
- chill.
Tips:
- If you don't have a comal or griddle, you can use a large skillet instead.
- Be sure to heat the comal or skillet over medium-high heat before cooking the empanadas, so that they get a nice crispy crust.
- Don't overcrowd the comal or skillet when cooking the empanadas, or they will not cook evenly.
- Serve the empanadas immediately with the avocado dipping sauce.
- For a vegetarian version of this recipe, substitute black beans for the pork.
- To make the empanadas ahead of time, cook them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Store the empanadas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you are ready to serve, reheat the empanadas in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until they are warmed through.
Conclusion:
These chili pork empanadas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are also a great way to use up leftover chili. The avocado dipping sauce is the perfect complement to the empanadas, and it adds a creamy and flavorful touch. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give these chili pork empanadas a try.
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