Empanadas
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Measure |
| All purpose flour | 500g |
| Butter | 200g |
| Water | 120ml |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Ground Beef | 500g |
| Onion | 2 chopped |
| Egg | 4 Chopped |
| Green Olives | 100g |
| Cumin | 1 teaspoon |
| Paprika | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | To taste |
| Pepper | To 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
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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
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Assemble: Roll out the dough and cut into circles
- Place a spoonful of filling in each, fold over, and seal the edges
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Cook: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden
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Pro Tips:
For a flakier crust, incorporate a tablespoon of vinegar into the dough mixture
- This helps prevent gluten formation
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Seal the edges of the empanadas with a fork to ensure they do not open during baking or frying