Argentinian Empanadas
Delicious empanadas from Argentina, filled with beef and onions, fried to perfection.
Ingredients
- ●500g Ground Beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 medium OnionChop finely
- ●1 large EggFor egg wash
- ●2 cups All-purpose FlourFor dough
- ●1 tsp SaltTo taste
- ●1 tsp Black PepperTo taste
- ●1 cup Vegetable OilFor frying
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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2. Gradually add water to the flour mixture, kneading until a dough forms.
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3. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll out each piece into a thin circle.
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4. In a pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
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5. Add chopped onion to the pan and cook until softened.
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6. Brush the edges of the dough circles with egg wash.
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7. Place a tablespoon of the beef and onion mixture onto the center of each dough circle.
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8. Fold the dough in half and press the edges together to seal the empanada.
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9. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
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10. Fry the empanadas until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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11. Serve hot and enjoy!