"Picadillo Empanadas of the Immaculate Conception recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 1, Episode 5 “Convent Food”..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
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8 oz, about 185 g cream cheese or fresh nata (at room temperature)
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2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 egg (lightly beaten)
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1/2 cup sesame seeds
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1/4 cup white onion (chopped)
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1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
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1 lb pork shoulder or butt (or combination of pork, beef and veal, ground)
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3/4 tsp kosher or sea salt
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1 lb ripe tomatoes (pureed, or about 2 cups tomato puree)
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2 cups chicken broth or water
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Pinch of cumin
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Pinch of ground cloves
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1/2 tsp cinnamon (ground)
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1/4 cup slivered almonds (lightly toasted)
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1/4 cup raisins
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1/4 cup Manzilla olives (chopped)