Empanadas

Empanadas

Area: Argentina

Category: Beef

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
All purpose flour500g
Butter200g
Water120ml
Salt1 tsp
Ground Beef500g
Onion2 chopped
Egg4 Chopped
Green Olives100g
Cumin1 teaspoon
Paprika1 teaspoon
SaltTo taste
PepperTo taste

Instruction

  • Make the Dough: Mix flour and salt in a large bowl
  • Add butter, using your fingers to blend into a crumbly texture
  • Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms
  • Wrap and chill for 30 minutes
  • Prepare the Filling: Cook onions in a pan until translucent
  • Add ground beef, cooking until browned
  • Stir in spices, then remove from heat
  • Once cooled, mix in eggs and olives
  • Assemble: Roll out the dough and cut into circles
  • Place a spoonful of filling in each, fold over, and seal the edges
  • Cook: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden
  • Pro Tips: For a flakier crust, incorporate a tablespoon of vinegar into the dough mixture
  • This helps prevent gluten formation
  • Seal the edges of the empanadas with a fork to ensure they do not open during baking or frying