Chef Raul Thomas is sharing his recipe for Puerto Rican-style beef empanadas. Thomas owns a theater where he sells these empanadas as a concession. He has a personal connection to empanadas, which remind him of his Puerto Rican roots and family gatherings.

The recipe features sofrito as a key ingredient, which can be made fresh or bought prepared. Thomas recommends using local ingredients, such as beef and produce, and suggests finding aromatics and empanada dough discs at international supermarkets.

Further details about the recipe, including ingredients and instructions, are available from the source. Thomas's empanadas can be found at Theater in the Square, where he owns the theater and sells them as a concession.