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Salteña with hard-boiled egg, meaty filling, served with fresh cilantro
Bolivian salteña with meat filling

Bolivian Beef Salteñas (Juicy Empanadas)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Appetizers
Bolivia's national dish, the Salteña, is no simple pastry. Its hallmark is a juicy, soup-like filling. The secret? The stew is thickened with gelatin (or collagen-rich broth), solidifying when cold for filling, then melting into broth when baked.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 800 kcal kcal
🌍 Cuisine Latin American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Rolling pin

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Knead dough from flour, water, salt, oil, and baking powder. Let rest.

2 ✓

Make filling: sauté onion, brown meat, add spices. Add a little water/broth for juice.

3 ✓

Chill filling completely (best if solidified). Mix in egg and olives.

Tip: Cannot fill while hot!
4 ✓

Roll circles, fill, and braid edges tightly.

5 ✓

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it leak?
The 'repulgue' (braid) wasn't tight enough. Practice sealing the edges!

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 2 whole Hard-Boiled Eggs
  • 1 lb Beef or Chicken (finely chopped)
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper
  • 2 oz Green Olives
  • 1 sprig Cilantro
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Paprika