Uruguayan Beef Empanadas
Delicious beef empanadas filled with a flavorful mix of juicy beef, onions, and spices, wrapped in a crispy dough crust.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 medium, finely chopped Onioncaramelized
- ●1/2 cup, crumbled Uruguayan cheeseoptional
- ●2 tablespoons Sour creamfor serving
- ●homemade or store-bought, 1 package Dough thawed
- ●1, for egg wash Egg, beaten
- ● Salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the Uruguayan cheese, if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 6
Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough.
- 7
Place a tablespoon or two of the beef mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- 8
Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg and fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape.
- 9
Press the edges together to seal the empanada and use a fork to crimp the edges.
- 10
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 11
Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 12
Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream.