Argentinian Beef Empanadas
A classic Argentinian dish featuring crispy empanadas filled with seasoned beef. Perfect for a snack or light meal.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound BeefGround beef
- ●1 package Crunchy Empanada DoughHomemade or store-bought
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●2 tablespoons Worcestershire SauceOptional
- ●1 large EggBeaten
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ●2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 6
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, if using.
- 7
Season the beef mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Let the beef mixture cool to room temperature.
- 9
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 10
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 11
Place a tablespoon or two of the beef mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- 12
Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg.
- 13
Fold the dough in half to form a half-circle and press the edges together to seal the empanada.
- 14
Use a fork to crimp the edges and create a decorative border.
- 15
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 16
Bake the empanadas in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 17
Serve warm and enjoy!