Argentinian Beef Empanadas
A classic South American pastry filled with seasoned beef, onions, and spices. Perfect for a casual dinner or snack.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●2 cups All-purpose flourFor pastry dough
- ●1 teaspoon SaltTo taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black pepperTo taste
- ●2 tablespoons Light olive oilFor brushing pastry
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 5
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Roll out the pastry dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
- 8
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 9
Place a tablespoon of beef mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- 10
Brush the edges of the dough with light olive oil and fold the pastry in half to form a triangle.
- 11
Press the edges together to seal the empanada.
- 12
Brush the tops of the empanadas with light olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.