Argentinian Empanadas with Roasted Beef Filling
A traditional Argentinian dish, these empanadas are filled with a flavorful roasted beef mixture and served as a savory snack or light meal.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Beef80% lean
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 Roasted Red Pepperdiced
- ●1 Eggbeaten
- ●2 cups All-purpose Flour
- ●1 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ●homemade or store-bought Empanada Dough
- ●to taste Argentinian Seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Stir in the diced roasted red pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 5
In a small bowl, beat the egg and stir in the argentinian seasoning.
- 6
Add the egg mixture to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 7
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 9
Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough.
- 10
Place a tablespoon or two of the beef mixture onto the center of each dough circle.
- 11
Brush the edges of the dough with a little water and fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape.
- 12
Press the edges together to seal the empanada and use a fork to crimp the edges.
- 13
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with a little bit of water.
- 14
Bake the empanadas in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.