Tart Beef Empanadas
Moist beef and tangy tart filling wrapped in crispy empanada dough. A classic Argentinian snack.
Ingredients
- β1 pound, finely ground beefChoose a lean cut
- β1/4 cup, chopped tartDiced fresh tart (such as lemon or lime)
- β2 cups flour
- β1/2 cup water
- β1 teaspoon salt
- β1 tablespoon sugar
- β1, beaten egg
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C)
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, and sugar
- 3
Gradually add water and mix until dough forms
- 4
Knead dough for 5 minutes and let rest for 30 minutes
- 5
Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and roll out each piece into a thin circle
- 6
Place 1 tablespoon beef and 1/4 teaspoon tart in center of each circle
- 7
Brush edges with olive oil and fold dough over filling to form a triangle
- 8
Press edges to seal and use a fork to crimp
- 9
Brush tops with beaten egg and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown
- 10
Serve warm