Argentinian Beef Empanadas
A classic Argentinian dish, these beef empanadas are filled with tender beef and spices, perfect for a snack or light meal.
Ingredients
- ●500g Ground Beef
- ●1 Onion
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 tsp Cumin
- ●1 tsp Paprika
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
- ●1 package Empanada Doughhomemade or store-bought
- ●1 Eggsfor egg wash
- ●1 cup Waterfor egg wash
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large pan, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 3
Once the beef is browned, add the onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Roll out the empanada dough and cut out circles of dough.
- 5
Place a spoonful of the beef mixture onto one half of each dough circle.
- 6
Brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash and fold the other half over the filling.
- 7
Crimp the edges of the empanada to seal the filling inside.
- 8
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 9
Brush the tops of the empanadas with the egg wash.
- 10
Bake the empanadas in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 11
Serve warm and enjoy!