Uruguayan Beef Empanada with Thai Twist
A fusion dish that combines the flavors of Uruguay with the spices of Thailand. Beef empanadas are filled with a mixture of ground beef, onions, and spices, then served with a sweet and sour mirin sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground beef
- ●1 medium Onionfinely chopped
- ●1 medium Bitter gourdfinely chopped
- ●1/2 pound Uruguayan chorizosliced
- ●2 tablespoons Mirin
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
- ●4-6 pieces Empanada dough
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and bitter gourd to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are softened.
- 4
Stir in the sliced chorizo and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the mirin and 2 tablespoons of water. Add the mixture to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 6
Season the filling with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 8
Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough.
- 9
Place a tablespoon of the beef filling in the center of each dough circle.
- 10
Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-circle shape, and press the edges together to seal the empanada.
- 11
Brush the tops of the empanadas with a little bit of water and sprinkle with salt.
- 12
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.