Argentinian Beef Empanadas
A classic Argentine street food recipe featuring savory beef empanadas with gooey cheese filling. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- ●250g Ground Beef80/20 lean to fat ratio is recommended
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●2 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●2 tbsp Worcestershire SauceOptional
- ●1 tsp Dark Brown SugarOptional
- ●1 tsp Argentinian Spice BlendStore-bought or homemade
- ●2 cups All-purpose FlourFor empanada dough
- ●1 large EggBeaten for egg wash
- ●1 cup Gooey Cheese (Monterey Jack or Cheddar)Shredded
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Make empanada dough by combining flour, salt, and water in a bowl. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
- 3
Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten into a disk.
- 4
In a pan, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking into small pieces.
- 5
Add onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and Argentinian spice blend to the pan. Cook until onion is translucent.
- 6
Spoon a tablespoon of the beef mixture onto one half of the dough disk. Top with a sprinkle of gooey cheese.
- 7
Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg for a golden glaze.
- 8
Fold the dough in half to enclose the filling. Press edges to seal.
- 9
Place empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush tops with egg wash.
- 10
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 11
Serve warm and enjoy!