Bahama Breeze Empanadas Recipe
A tropical twist on empanadas inspired by Bahama Breeze, filled with savory beef, peppers, and Caribbean spices wrapped in golden pastry
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- measuring cups/spoons
- Frying pan or skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Knife & cutting board
- Rolling Pin
- Pastry cutter or glass
- Baking sheet (if baking)
- Deep fryer or heavy pot (if frying)
- Slotted spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ cup green olives chopped (optional, Caribbean-style)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 packs empanada dough discs store-bought or homemade
- 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned.
- Stir in onion, garlic, and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
- Add paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; stir well.
- Mix in tomato paste and olives; cook for 2–3 minutes until thick.
- Remove from heat and let filling cool slightly.
- Roll out dough discs if needed; place 1–2 tbsp of filling in the center.
- Fold over and seal edges with a fork; brush with egg wash.
- Fry in hot oil (350°F/175°C) until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes OR bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per empanada, approx.):
- Calories: 230
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g