Uruguayan Beef Empanadas
A traditional Uruguayan dish, these empanadas are filled with seasoned ground beef and fried to a crispy perfection.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb Ground Beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
- ●2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauceoptional
- ●1 Eggfor egg wash
- ●2 cups All-Purpose Flourfor empanada dough
- ●for frying Vegetable Oil
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 minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Season the beef mixture with salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce (if using).
- 5
Roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 6
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 7
Place a tablespoon or two of the beef mixture onto the center of each dough circle.
- 8
Fold the dough in half over the filling and press the edges together to seal the empanada.
- 9
Brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg for a golden glaze.
- 10
Fry the empanadas in hot oil until golden brown, then place them on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- 11
Serve the empanadas hot and enjoy!