Handcrafted Oxtail Empanadas
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Comfort Foodies’ handcrafted oxtail empanadas: rich, slow-braised oxtail meat in a flaky golden crust — the most distinctive empanada from the Houston, Texas Dominican-Caribbean and Southern fusion concept Afro-Latina chef Elsa Matthews and her husband Jeff launched as a food truck in 2020. Oxtail is one of the most beloved dishes on the Comfort Foodies menu; the empanada version puts it in your hand.
This package incudes 10 Fully Assembled Oxtail Empanadas
- Empanadas arrive uncooked
- Empanadas ship frozen with ice packs, may thaw in transit.
- Upon arrival, store empanadas in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Keep frozen until ready to cook. Do not refreeze once thawed.
To Serve
- Fry (Recommended)
- Allow the desired amount of Empanadas, to thaw in the refrigerator or countertop for 1-2 hours & remove from plastic packaging
- Heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat (350°F).
- Fry the empanadas in the hot oil for approximately 3 minutes or until they turn golden brown, remembering to flip them halfway through the cooking time.
- After frying, place the empanadas on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Let the empanadas cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Note: To achieve optimal flavor, empanadas can also be prepared in an air fryer! Avoid microwaving the empanadas.
- Handcrafted Oxtail Empanadas – Beef Oxtail Meat, Dough (Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Vegetable Shortening, Salt, Dough Conditioner, Fermented Wheat Flour, Corn Syrup, Solids), Tomato Paste (Tomatoes, Spices, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid), Onion, Red Peppers, Oil Blend (Canola Oil, Olive Oil), Creole Seasoning (Salt, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, Chili Powder (Chili Pepper, Spices, Salt, Garlic Powder), Dehydrated Garlic, Silicon Dioxide (Anti-Caking Agent)), Complete Seasoning Blend – Badia. Contains: Wheat
Contains: Wheat, Dairy
Produced in a facility that may also handle eggs, soy, and other common allergens.
Where Southern Soul Meets the Caribbean
Where Southern Soul Meets the Caribbean
Comfort Foodies, the Houston, Texas kitchen behind Dominican-style empanadas with a crispy corn shell and Afro-Caribbean fillings built on house-made sofrito, was created by husband-and-wife team Elsa and Jeff Matthews. Elsa's Dominican upbringing drives every filling — slow-braised oxtail, seasoned beef, spinach and cheese — while Jeff's Southern background adds a warm undercurrent to a bite that carries both cultures at once.
Handcrafted, frozen to preserve freshness, and built on a recipe that bridges two traditions in one handheld bite — shipped nationwide on Goldbelly.
