Argentinian Beef Empanadas
Tender beef empanadas with a zesty twist, inspired by the flavors of Argentina.
Ingredients
- ●500g Ground beef
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 Egg
- ●2 tbsp Water
- ●2 tsp Zesty seasoning
- ●1 package Pastry dough (homemade or store-bought)
- ●to taste Salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large pan, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 3
Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Add the egg, water, and zesty seasoning to the pan and stir to combine.
- 5
Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- 6
Roll out the pastry dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm).
- 7
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 8
Place a tablespoon of the beef mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- 9
Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal.
- 10
Brush the tops of the empanadas with a little water and sprinkle with salt.
- 11
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 12
Serve warm and enjoy!