Argentinian Beef Empanadas
A classic Argentine dish, these beef empanadas are filled with seasoned ground beef and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb Ground Beef80% lean
- ●1 medium OnionDiced
- ●2 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1 tsp CuminGround
- ●1 tsp PaprikaSmoked
- ●1/2 tsp SaltTo taste
- ●1/4 tsp Black PepperTo taste
- ●1 EggBeaten (for egg wash)
- ●1 package Crumbly Empanada DoughThawed
- ●1/4 cup HazelnutsChopped (optional)
- ●0.5 cups Meat Filling FillingReserved from beef mixture
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 3
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Let the mixture cool slightly.
- 6
Roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 7
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 8
Place a tablespoon or two of the beef mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- 9
Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg for a glaze.
- 10
Fold the dough in half over the filling and press the edges together to seal the empanada.
- 11
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 12
Brush the tops of the empanadas with the remaining egg wash.
- 13
Bake the empanadas in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 14
Serve warm.