Argentinian Beef Empanadas
A delicious and flaky pastry filled with seasoned beef, perfect for a snack or light meal.
Ingredients
- ●500g Beef, ground80% lean
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1 tsp CuminGround
- ●1 tsp PaprikaSmoked
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1 tsp Black pepper
- ●1 package (4-6 pieces) Empanada doughStore-bought or homemade
- ●1 Egg, beatenFor egg wash
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Let the mixture cool slightly.
- 5
Roll out the empanada dough and cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 6
Place a tablespoon or two of the beef mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- 7
Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg and fold the dough in half to form a half-circle, pressing the edges together to seal.
- 8
Brush the tops of the empanadas with the remaining egg and cut a few slits in the top of each to allow steam to escape.
- 9
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 10
Serve warm and enjoy!