How to Make Pan de Jamon (Venezuelan Ham Bread)

Ingredients for Ground Beef Empanadas:

• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 pound Ground Italian Sausage Meat (Spicy or Mild)
• 1 Large White Onion, Finely Chopped
• 3 Carrots, Finely Chopped
• 3 Celery Stalks, Finely Chopped
• 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
• Salt & Pepper To Taste
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 (14-ounce) Can Chopped Tomatoes
• 8 cups Homemade Chicken Stock
• 2 cups Chopped Tuscan Kale (or Spinach)
• 2 cups Small Beige or Green Lentils

Topping:

• Dollop of Pesto
• or Grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano Cheese

Instructions:

1. Place the oil in a heavy-bottomed stockpot and heat over medium heat.
2. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with two forks as it cooks.
3. Once the meat is no longer pink, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
4. Continue to cook over medium heat until the vegetables soften and begin to brown.
5. Add the salt, pepper, oregano, tomatoes, and stock and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the kale and lentils.
7. Continue to cook until the lentils are just barely tender to the bite.
8. Serve warm with the topping of choice.

Nutrition Information:

• Yield: 6 | Serving Size: 1
• Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories: 660
  • Total Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 76mg
  • Sodium: 1271mg
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Protein: 38g