Uruguayan Empanadas
A delicious and crispy pastry filled with beef and spices, inspired by the traditional Uruguayan cuisine. Perfect as a snack or light meal.
Ingredients
- ●500g BeefGround beef
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1 tsp CuminGround
- ●1 tsp PaprikaSmoked
- ●1 tsp SaltTo taste
- ●1 tsp UruguayanHerbs and spices mix
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 3
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and salt to the pan and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- 5
Roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm).
- 6
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 7
Place a tablespoon of the beef mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- 8
Brush the edges of the dough with a little water, then fold the dough over the filling to form a half-circle shape.
- 9
Press the edges together to seal the empanada, then use a fork to crimp the edges.
- 10
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between each empanada.
- 11
Brush the tops of the empanadas with a little oil, then bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 12
Serve the empanadas warm, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.