you will need:
for the empanadilla dough (if not using store bought)
2 ½ cups flour
¾ cup cold salted butter
½ cup ice water
For the filling (picadillo):
4 tbsp sofrito
½ cup tomato sauce
1 lb ground beef
½ cup pimento stuffed olives, sliced
2 tsp sazon
2 tsp adobo seasoning
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp salt
½ cup vegetable oil for frying
(Skip the next 2 steps if using store bought dough). Make the pie dough. Start by pulsing the flour and butter together in a food processor until the butter forms pea sides pieces.
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Puerto Rican Empanadillas