Caramelized Onion Empanadas (Chilean PEQUENES)

1 hr 15 min Prep: 25 min Cook: 50 min
Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (19)

  • For the filling:
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 large or 5 medium yellow onions cut in half lengthwise and sliced thinly
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or merkén
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • For the dough:
  • 11/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 11/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lard shortening, or butter, cut in small cubes
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup 0% fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 beaten egg to seal and brush

Directions

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