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Beef • Argentinian

Empanadas

Empanadas

Ingredients

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

Steps

Prepare

  1. 🥄Make the Dough: Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
  2. 🔥Add butter, using your fingers to blend into a crumbly texture.
  3. 🧂Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms.

Steps

  1. 🔥Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

Prepare

  1. 🧂Prepare the Filling: Cook onions in a pan until translucent.

Cook

  1. 🍳Add ground beef, cooking until browned.

Steps

  1. 🫇Stir in spices, then remove from heat.

Prepare

  1. 🍽️Once cooled, mix in eggs and olives.
  2. 🌿Assemble: Roll out the dough and cut into circles.

Steps

  1. 🌿Place a spoonful of filling in each, fold over, and seal the edges.

Cook

  1. Cook: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.

Steps

  1. 🥄Pro Tips:

Prepare

  1. 🔥For a flakier crust, incorporate a tablespoon of vinegar into the dough mixture.

Steps

  1. 🧂This helps prevent gluten formation.

Cook

  1. 🍳Seal the edges of the empanadas with a fork to ensure they do not open during baking or frying.

Source: Original recipe