Crispy Thai Empanadas
A fusion of Thai and Uruguayan flavors, these crispy empanadas are filled with aromatic spices and savory beef.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound beefground beef
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●4-6 empanadasstore-bought or homemade
- ●1 teaspoon aromaticThai red curry paste
- ●1/4 teaspoon scorewhite pepper
- ●2 tablespoons fatvegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- 6
Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Season with white pepper to taste.
- 8
Place an empanada on a flat surface and spoon some of the beef mixture onto one half.
- 9
Fold the empanada in half and press the edges together to seal.
- 10
Repeat with the remaining empanadas and beef mixture.
- 11
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 12
Brush the tops with the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- 13
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.