Recipe for Ropa Vieja Empanadillas: Unbeatable Homemade Flavour

Do you have leftover stew or stew? Turn them into a delicious appetizer with these ropa vieja pasties. A simple recipe, full of flavour and perfect for making the most of leftover stews - you won't leave a single one on the plate!

Ingredients (for 4 people):

For the filling:
- 300 g ropa vieja (shredded leftovers from stew or stew)
- 50 g finely chopped onion
- 50 g chopped red pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
- Extra virgin olive oil (for the sofrito)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the pasties:
- 6 wafers of dough for pasties
- Sunflower oil (for frying)
To accompany:
- Green salad with cherry tomatoes

Elaboration:

Prepare the filling:
- In a frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté the onion, garlic and red pepper until tender.
- Add the shredded ropa vieja and tomato sauce. Cook for 5 minutes so that the flavours blend well.
- Adjust salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and allow the filling to cool.
Fill the pasties:
- Place a small amount of the filling in the centre of each wafer.
- Fold them in half and press the edges with a fork to seal them well.
Fry the pasties:
- Heat plenty of sunflower oil in a frying pan or deep fryer.
- Fry the patties in batches until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove and place on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
Serve:
- Serve with a green salad and cherry tomatoes for a fresh touch.

Additional advice:

If you prefer a juicier filling, add a little more tomato sauce.
These pasties can also be filled with other leftover stews or meats that you have available.