Empanadas
Empanadas is a beef recipe from Argentina. It uses 12 ingredients, including all purpose flour, butter, water, salt, ground beef, onion and more. The method is broken into 7 steps with measured ingredients.
Method
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 5
Pro Tips:
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For a flakier crust, incorporate a tablespoon of vinegar into the dough mixture. This helps prevent gluten formation.
- 7
Seal the edges of the empanadas with a fork to ensure they do not open during baking or frying.
About this recipe
What is Empanadas?
Empanadas is a beef recipe from Argentina. It uses 12 ingredients, including all purpose flour, butter, water, salt, ground beef, onion and more. The method is broken into 7 steps with measured ingredients.
Where is Empanadas from?
Empanadas is a Argentina dish — the recipe on this page uses the ingredients and method typical of that cuisine.
How many ingredients does Empanadas need?
This recipe uses 12 ingredients, each with a measure in the list on this page.
Is Empanadas vegetarian?
This recipe is marked Beef, so it is not identified as vegetarian or vegan. Check the ingredient list to match your diet.
Is there a video guide for Empanadas?
Yes — a YouTube walkthrough is linked on this page.
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