Beef Empanadas
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Empanadas are traditional Latin American turnovers that are perfect for dinner or as an appetizer. Our step-by-step recipe will help you make delicious beef empanadas right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 cups of flour,
- 1 teaspoon of salt,
- 1 tablespoon of sugar,
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder,
- 1/2 cup (or 113g) of lard or butter,
- 3/4 cup of cold water
For the Filling:
- 500g of beef,
- 1 large onion,
- 2 cloves of garlic,
- 1 tablespoon of oil,
- 1 teaspoon of salt,
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper,
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin,
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika,
- 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions,
- 1 egg for brushing
1h 30m
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12
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Recipe Difficulty:
Medium
How to Make Beef Empanadas
Dough:
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add the lard or butter and rub it into the flour until it forms tiny crumbs.
- Gradually add the water, kneading the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rest under a cover for 30 minutes.
Filling:
- Cut the beef into small pieces. Chop the onion and garlic.
- In a large pan, heat the oil, add the onion and garlic, and sauté until golden.
- Add the beef and spices (salt, pepper, cumin, paprika). Sauté until the meat turns brown.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped green onions.
Assembly and Baking:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- Divide the dough into equal parts (about 12 pieces). Roll each piece into a thin circle.
- Place a bit of filling in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough in half, forming a half-circle, and firmly pinch the edges to form the empanada.
- Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush each empanada with the beaten egg to give it a golden color.
- Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until golden.
- Allow the empanadas to cool a bit before serving.
Enjoy your meal! Empanadas are perfect for dinner or as a party appetizer.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Protein: 12 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
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