Dominican Beef Empanadas | Pastelitos de Carne | Homemade Empanadas | Chef Zee Cooks

[@italiagorino6358]

She has a gift of speech. Anything she makes I want.great complete recipes.

[@Chefzeecooks]

Aww thank you!!!! This is incredibly sweet!

[@elorap853]

I made these today for my grandchildren and they loved them, baked not fried, I will make them again. I grew up with the raisins, olives, potatoes, boiled egg and olives in my pastelitos and fried (delish) also.

[@Ronym91]

I’ve been making these empanadas since your first picadillo recipe and they are a hit! Love the technique to get the meat tender

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you!!!! You're an OG subscriber. I really appreciate the support throughout these years! Hugs and kisses to the fam and the dogs!!!!

[@gabrielac1428]

Turned out amazing, simmering the meat for 30 minutes was such a good tip! I have always struggled with making tender ground beef but this turned out incredible and soft.

[@kris6896]

I’m new to the chef Z family I’m Dominican and love her cooking I recently tried her style of pollo guisado and it came out amazing

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you!!!! And welcome to the family 💕

[@childofTheMostHigh4217]

Love this recipe. It's funny that you mentioned raisins. Growing up my mom had to make a few separate empanadas for me because I hated raisins. Now I can't make them without raisins. I guess it's a sweet/salty thing.

[@Chefzeecooks]

I 100% know how you feel. I actually don't like them with raisins, however, anytime I see them it brings back good memories. My grandmother always made them with raisins. It reminds me so much of her!

[@childofTheMostHigh4217]

@@Chefzeecooks ♥️

[@CarlosGonzalez-mr5qz]

Yes. The sweet and salty is good.

[@sunnyeyes522]

I'm PuertoRican and never ate them with raisins..till the bodega Dominican wife fry her own homemade to swell . We may a line to to buy. The were the best!

[@sadiadisla2531]

The way you explain every recipe is very clear and easy to do..

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you!!!! I try my hardest to make the recipes easy to follow 😊😊😊😊

[@motovation101mediation8]

@@Chefzeecooks you nice

[@teddyburgess2302]

@@Chefzeecooks okok pool

[@violetrodriguez9910]

Chef Zee I’m all in for the mini empanadas! I love how you put in all the details. Thank you so much. I’m gonna try this recipe.

[@Mimi-tu4fd]

You gave some really great tips here. Now my empanadas are top notch. Thank you!!! ❤

[@ChitChatWithAlyCat]

just on time for the holidays! nothing beats a delicious carne empanadas

[@Chefzeecooks]

Agreed!

[@sadiadisla2531]

Hola chef zee, I miss you where you been for So long?? I always looking forward for your great recipes... I think you are one of the best chef on tv...

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you!

[@Just2gofoods]

I'm trying dishes from different cultures and want to try this! Sending love from Chicago ❣~Elizabeth

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you!!!! 💕

[@trainingbrartist7150]

I know this is 4 years old but I made them tonight and I’m excited to see if it’ll taste good!!

[@neysanicolejaskiewicz394]

I love your videos. Would you recommend air frying these empanadas?

[@tx_507]

OMG yum! I had no idea how easy it is to make these. And I make homemade tortillas all the time. I'm making these from now on

[@Chefzeecooks]

Hope you enjoy!!! Thank you so much for watching!

[@capitanboss]

OMG!!! I was craving these for so long, THANKS!!!!

[@Chefzeecooks]

You are so welcome!

[@tfl2226]

I love this. Just like home.

[@knightsofneeech]

I love your teaching style and recipes. Thank you for sharing your content!

[@sebastianlovinger3883]

Momi I’m definitely going to make this. I made my husband your Peruvian Chicken and he loves it. My Mother and Father in-law do too! We are from DC originally and DC has a lot of different food. Now we live in Fort Lauderdale so not so much. Gracias! 💜💖💜

[@Chefzeecooks]

You're welcome!!!! Thank you so much for making the recipes and sharing with your family. This really means the world.

[@monicavavala5024]

These looks delicious

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you!

[@TheAlrios98]

I love the video and the production side of it. So clear, the voice override is amazing. Great job with this. Your food is awesome!

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you so much! My fiance and I put a lot of time, effort, and planning into all of the videos so this really means a lot 💕

[@janetsantiago9928]

Just made pastelillos on Friday , I’m going to make the mini ones. Thanks for the tutorial. 💞☺️

[@Chefzeecooks]

You’re welcome 😊 I hope that you enjoy!!

[@micaelg97]

Thankkkk youuuu its PASTELITOS...not empanadas lol

[@rhcubides]

thank you, Zee. My family loved it.

[@norhildaalvarez7592]

Ya me dio hambre. Si las quiero hacer horneadas cuál sería la temperatura y cuánto tiempo please? Gracias por tus recetas ❤

[@veeforvirginia]

LOVE THIS! *Maybe a video on how to make Coquito next?*

[@armyman0815]

Love this channel . I really hope you make a physical cookbook in the future

[@Chefzeecooks]

Working on it!!! 🤸🏾‍♀️

[@sorienacoward4704]

Which empanada dough did you use in this recipe? The one with butter or oil?

[@johnnys136]

Great video! I just wish you showed us how to make the dough and what type of dough used

[@Chefzeecooks]

I have a video here on my channel where I show you how to make the dough two ways - one with oil and one with butter. Hope this helps.

[@ang-ga-la-la5035]

Can you bake them? If so, at what temp and how long? I made the dough from your 2 way recipe

[@Berries_xo]

Looks amazing! Cannot wait to try

[@maluu6192]

What type of oil did you use for frying? I usually use vegetable oil

[@LilianaCfgos]

Hola, puedes hacer un vídeo de cómo haces la dough para empanadas? Gracias

[@Chefzeecooks]

Si!!! Lla hice ese video. Esta en mi canal. Solo tienes que search: Empanada Dough 2 Ways!

[@OperationFoodieComa]

I recently found this channel and I'm Definitely going to give this recipe a go. What's a good sauce options that go well with this other than the typical salsa. I did see the sauce Playlist but none are speaking to me for empanadas. I'm open to suggestions.

[@winterwolf2012]

Looks great.

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you!

[@cristalrivera1587]

Hi! What do you use for your empanada dough? Goya disc or something different?

[@Chefzeecooks]

I make my dough from scratch using flour, water, salt, butter, and eggs. There’s a recipe here on my channel!

[@cristalrivera1587]

@@Chefzeecooks Thank you for replying! I will have to check it out!!!

[@pabbisettyravindranath1474]

Nice cooking

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you so much

[@ike1673340]

Yummy

[@Ih3artkarma]

Can’t wait to make these for Thanksgiving

[@Chefzeecooks]

You and me both!

[@GigiK95]

I made this recipe and it was a hit ! I love your content , I’ve learned so much because of you. 🥰 Can you show us how to make empanadas de yuca ? Love from the DMV!

[@yourname427]

When you’re cooking the water out of the carne what temp is the stove on ? High? Medium?

[@jackiemascarenas3392]

Yes! I’m going to try this ❤️❤️ my grandma did with raisins but I never learned , so happy to have found your channel

[@jacquelinemartinez9041]

Chef Zee, Love your empanadas recipe. Where did you get those amazing pots. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you!!! The pots are from Le Creuset . I've linked them and ones just like them in my Amazon store and in the description. Target also sells ones that are very similar and beautiful. Be on the lookout for Home Goods as well. They usually carry cast iron pots (like the ones I used in the video) during this time of year! I hope this helps!

[@jacquelinemartinez9041]

@@Chefzeecooks thank you so much 😊

[@rossmariemai508]

Hola Me Encantan Tus Recetas.Veo Tu Canal Con Mucho Gusto. Y Siempre Le Doy A Me Gusta. Lamentablemente No Hablo Inglés. Aunque Entiendo Algunas Palabras Pues Hay Algunas Parecidas Al Aleman Que Es Mi Segundo Idioma. Me Gustaria Mucho Saber Si Se Podria Ver Tu Canal En Español. Fuera Perfecto. Muchas Gracias Y Felicidades. Pues Son Muy Buenas Recetas. Saludos Desde Suiza 🇨🇭. 😊.

[@Marcel_Audubon]

The water tenderizing tip is a great one that I will be using frequently!! I don't like that rubbery texture, either, but never knew how to avoid it. Thanks, Zee!

[@Chefzeecooks]

You are so welcome! When I first introduced that tip in earlier video, I got so much heat for it!!! But trust the process. Thank you so much for watching!

[@juancho420]

My favorite are baked empanadas. Al horno.

[@KristalieAviles]

Que ricooo ya lo estaba esperando 🥰🙏

[@yourname427]

What’s the temperature on the stove when you cook the carne

[@cookdolph]

My friends ! It looks so delicious. Your cooking skills are amazing. Thank you for the good food.🧡😍

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you so much!!!!!! This means the world.

[@1spartacus1337]

What oil do you use to fry?

[@keshawilliams6825]

I like trying different types of foods 😋 but could I add a little cheese to these?

[@elizehs]

can we bake them?

[@kimmychoo1247]

I’m so glad I came across your page like a month ago !! Empanadas just so happen to to be on the menu tomorrow! 😂 enjoyed this one !! I’m making your arroz con Gandules tonight for the 2nd time !! (This is how I found you 😊😊😊) Keep on killin’ it !! I love your tips and tricks !!

[@ajgonzalezg220]

Are these a main dish or do you make them with something? Wife of a Dominican here and have learned so much from you. Thank you.

[@dianar7055]

These types of meat pie dishes are used as a snack or on the go type lunch.

[@Millemill]

I like adding cheese and raisins

[@crisc1818]

Hi Chef Zee, what type of oil you use to cook and how much of it? Also I'm pretty sure you can add shredded cheese or any type before frying?

[@agnesdeleon3015]

Hi your empanadas look great I have a question what empanada dough did you use the one with butter or oil

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you!!! I actually used both to show that they both come out great. I personally prefer with butter but still do it with oil since sometimes its cheaper and quicker. I find that the butter ones have a slight pastry texture vs. the oil

[@bonvalmen9736]

I seen you slip them rasins in as soon as i The clip came up! Girl thank you!!!

[@shadowr2d2]

I grew up eating them. This was a quick, & easy recipe 😋. I also love that you can use. This for an easy lazanya recipe 😋. Your quick tips at the end. Are also spot on. Using fresh oil for frying. Will make your dish taste great 👍. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work 💪. I can't wait to see more videos.. GOD Bless you..

[@luzvigerminal558]

I love empanadas. I don’t fried my empanadas instead I bake them but our traditional back in Philippines is fried too.

[@Chefzeecooks]

I love baking them as well. Makes them more like pastries. Thanks for watching!

[@luzvigerminal558]

@@Chefzeecooks you’re welcome. I love food in general. 😊

[@mariaalejandrabatista6331]

Holaaa!!! Como se llama la harina para hacer la empanadas?

[@elizabethsantana4545]

Y las de pollo con champiñones y salsa blanca son mas cremositas. Están las de huevo y jamón y queso😍👍🇩🇴

[@Chefzeecooks]

mmm Debe de ser rico!!!!

[@nailearecarey4110]

Where do you get your pots? 😍😍

[@Nogames2281]

I buy the discos but i prefer the small ones my hubby likes big ones..Everything else i make from scratch ( my own sofrito/ recaito blend ) i know its not traditional but i add potatoes, cheese and sometimes a spoon of arroz con gandules. Lol) i make the arroz con gandules as a side but one day put it in with filling omg its literally the perfect bite..tfs

[@maggyherrera5578]

What oil do you use to fry the empanadas?

[@Chefzeecooks]

I use either vegetable oil or canola oil. Those are my two go-tos when frying.

[@janellimarie]

I usually use mojo to tenderize the meat. It adds extra flavor.

[@Phillygoon79]

Is that a glass of Mavi on the side?

[@tasiashaw4508]

My father in law makes the small ones when he has a catering order for a party..I prefer it that way

[@di6744]

How many regular and mini size empanadas does your fresh dough make?

[@Chefzeecooks]

This is a tricky question because it depends on how thin I roll them out and how much I can stretch the scraps to make new empanadas. However, I would say that they roughly make about 40-50.

[@di6744]

@@Chefzeecooks Thank you 😊

[@edelin21]

Chef Zee can you pls do a yaniqueque recipe?

[@Chefzeecooks]

Working on it!!!!

[@karina744]

Can I freeze or refrigerate these a night before frying? I would love to make these for Thanksgiving but wouldn't wanna do too much the day of Thanksgiving

[@karina744]

Nvm just saw the end lol

[@Chefzeecooks]

Haha no worries. You can definitely place them in the fridge if you're preparing them the night before. I recommend freezing it if you make it more than 2 days in advance

[@lolitah8560]

I'm making it for my son

[@HM-vi3el]

Can you make a platanos maduro video?? 😍

[@Chefzeecooks]

Yesss! Would love to!

[@ShowtimeThaRaptor]

Love ur channel !! Ur voice is so relaxing !! Hopefully u do some voice over work or something as well ! 💜

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you!!! And maybe one day! I would love to do that!

[@CarlosGonzalez-mr5qz]

I'm surprised you didn't brown the beef first, then saute the vegetables, etc. I wonder if it all tastes the same in the end.

[@Chefzeecooks]

It taste better! I've tried it a few different ways and this is the cooking method that I swear by!

[@CarlosGonzalez-mr5qz]

@@Chefzeecooks I will try it thanks!

[@sadiadisla2531]

Happy Holiday🙏❤

[@billyhope911]

I need to make 2 trays for my Mom and this just deadass helped tf Otta me 😭😭😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shawnparis3123]

Doing this tonight

[@Chefzeecooks]

Sounds like someone is going to have a tasty dinner! Thank you so much for watching!

[@MaiMai-ys4yg]

I love this channel thank you! What zodiac sign are you? Very good at teaching and cooking

[@Chefzeecooks]

Aww, Thank you!! I'm an Aquarius :)

[@MaiMai-ys4yg]

That’s why you’re so dope! And probably a clean freak lol I love your channel! Blessings!!

[@amg_fitt2447]

what fat percent beef you use???

[@Chefzeecooks]

I use the leanest that I can find which these days is 85/15 blend and I drain the excess oil after it's done cooking so that the empanadas don't come out oily.

[@YoungMocha1]

Can you do Cuban shrimp empanadas? 🤍

[@candighirl1]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽you helping me to learn how to cook my Dominican dishes fit my husband, can you please do a video non Dominican rice, I have done it perfectly but lately it is taking longer to cook, and I want to perfect it, because my husband has been mad at me for not doing it right! Please help chef Zee🙏🙏🙏

[@jaycarr1790]

What kind of rice are you taking about? Locrio? Moro? White rice?

[@candighirl1]

@@jaycarr1790 Wether it’s jasmine, white or basmati, it doesn’t matter but my husband taught me that Dominicans cook their rice differently by thoroughly washing all starch from rice, then heat pot as put some oil in pot until hot and then Two tablespoons of salt to melt in with oil, then after sauté rice and then add water, same amount r a little more to pot then let it simmer then five mins later stir rice, cover with plastic bag then cover it pot, and let it simmer until rice is seperate and soft

[@Chefzeecooks]

I actually have a video here on my channel how to make the perfect white rice. Just know that you can use this method to make a variety of different rices. However, making rice is honestly an exercise in getting to know your stove. Knowing your stove will let you know if you need to adjust the water-to-rice ratio. I always recommend starting with a 1-to-1 ratio and then adjusting it from there depending on your stove and how you like you're rice. I hope this. Here's the link to my white rice video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKC3lYSZa6x_aa8

[@HOTTKOKONYC324]

😋

[@nathanfarias1051]

Dough recipe ?

[@Chefzeecooks]

Here it is-- I shared this video last year. I hope that you like. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4qwn2Rqfp2EntU

[@nyxdoc2801]

We love you here in iran 🇮🇷. You are awesome and beautiful and more beautiful

[@Chefzeecooks]

Thank you!!!

[@yasaniy316]

Can you use puff pastry dough?

[@motovation101mediation8]

Mammi

[@SensoryVibes]

Oh wow I love empanadas, yours look so delicious!! Thanks for sharing 💞🥰❤️ Come by and say hello if you get a chance, we'd love to share our latest 😊❤️

[@aidaruiz2547]

😍😍❤🌲🌲🤗

[@Chefzeecooks]

Yep!!! It's that time of year!!!

[@RandomNessL]

Please no raisins

[@Chefzeecooks]

Lol I don't like it with raisins either, but I know some people LOVE it with raisins lol

[@RandomNessL]

@@Chefzeecooks i used to buy it by this old place off 181st Manhattan and they put them in it I spit it out on the floor and threw it out cursed them out and left. It’s a sin against Hispanic ‘antojitos’

[@parmodsharma4576]

What do you do with what you trim off? Throwing it out is wasteful. If you use water to seal can you still reuse the scraps??? No one tells you what to do with the extra. Like egg wash! Do you throw it out? then use something else that won’t be a waste .

[@alinajavier6713]

Ever since a baby I’ve heard my mom call them pastelitos... my mom is from DR so I’m confused why now it has two names. Empanadas were referred to the ones made out of yuca. It’s sad how we change names to traditionally known food😱😱😱

[@Chefzeecooks]

Same here. I had to start calling them by both since half of the people on the Internet didn't know what I was referring to when I said pastelitos. I think it's a regional thing.

[@rabbipink]

In Russia we call it CHEBUREKI )

[@eleisidalibreros1078]

It looks like ice tea 😅

[@micaelg97]

Forgot the brown sugar and ketchup!

[@Chefzeecooks]

I've never made it with brown sugar and ketchup. I have to try this

[@notamemerxd]

This is look like indian food gujjia soo strange 😅😅

[@cordelia81]

what about vegan style...just add vegan veat and add beans to it

[@CynicalCynosure]

Can you bake these instead??? And at what temp?

[@eleisidalibreros1078]

I'm making them today