Argentinian Beef Empanadas
A classic Argentinian dish of savory beef empanadas, flaky crust filled with tender beef and spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Beef (ground)80% lean
- ●1 package Chewy pastry doughhomemade or store-bought
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon Cuminground
- ●1/2 teaspoon Paprikasmoked
- ●1/2 teaspoon Saltto taste
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Roll out the pastry dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- 3
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 4
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 5
Add the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 6
Let the beef mixture cool slightly before spooning it onto the center of each dough circle.
- 7
Fold the dough in half over the beef mixture and press the edges together to seal the empanada.
- 8
Use a fork to crimp the edges and create a decorative border.
- 9
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 10
Brush the tops of the empanadas with a little bit of water and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 11
Serve warm and enjoy!