Uruguayan Beef Empanadas
A classic Uruguayan dish featuring crispy beef empanadas, perfect as a snack or light meal.
Ingredients
- ●500g Ground Beef
- ●2 cups All-purpose Flour
- ●1/4 cup Cold Water
- ●1 Egg
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- ●1 tsp Uruguayan Spices (parrillada seasoning)
- ●4-6 pieces Crispy Empanada Dough (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and Uruguayan spices. Mix well.
- 3
Divide empanada dough into 4-6 pieces, depending on size.
- 4
Roll out each piece into a thin circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
- 5
Place a tablespoon of beef mixture in the center of each circle.
- 6
Brush the edges with egg and fold the dough in half to form a triangle.
- 7
Press the edges together to seal the empanada.
- 8
Repeat with the remaining dough and beef mixture.
- 9
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 10
Brush the tops with egg and sprinkle with salt.
- 11
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 12
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.