Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 batch empanada dough recipe (see recipe below) ((or 1 refrigerated pre-made pie crust))
  • 1 (9-ounce) package Mexican chorizo
  • 2 tablespoons oil ((or the drippings from the chorizo))
  • 2 large potatoes ((peeled and diced small))
  • 1/2 cup onion ((chopped))
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt ((optional))
  • 1 egg, beaten ((for an egg wash for the outside of the empanada))
  • 2-3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour ((with extra flour for dusting the board.))
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar ((optional))
  • 3/4 cup (1 ½ sticks) cold unsalted butter ((cut into ½ inch cubes))
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup ice water
  • 1 Tablespoon distilled white vinegar

Instruction