Beef Empanadas
INGREDIENTS
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FILLING
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1 large slice hearty white sandwich bread, torn into quarters
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2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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1lb lean ground beef chuck
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salt and pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 medium onions, chopped fine (about 2 cups)
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
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2 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped
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1/3 cup raisins, coarsely chopped
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1/4 cup pitted green olives, coarsely chopped
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4 teaspoons cider vinegar
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DOUGH
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3 cups unbleached flour
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1 cup masa harina (or unbleached flour as substitute)
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1 tablespoon sugar
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2 teaspoons salt
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12 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/2" cubes
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1/2 cup cold vodka
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1/2 cup cold water
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5 tablespoons olive oil
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