Uruguayan Empanadas
A traditional Uruguayan recipe for savory empanadas filled with rich, molten cheese and meat.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 medium Cubanelle pepper
- ●1 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- ●1 cup Uruguayan cheeseRich, molten cheese
- ●1 package Empanada dough
- ●4 slices BottargaOptional, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a large pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 3
Add the onion, garlic, and Cubanelle pepper to the pan and cook until the vegetables are softened.
- 4
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 6
Place a tablespoon of the meat mixture onto one half of the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
- 7
Top the meat with a slice of Uruguayan cheese.
- 8
Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal the empanada.
- 9
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 10
Brush the tops of the empanadas with a little water and sprinkle with salt.
- 11
Bake the empanadas for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 12
Serve the empanadas hot, garnished with sliced bottarga if desired.