French Beef Empanadas
A French twist on the classic Argentine empanada, filled with tender beef and seasoned with herbs.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Beef
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●2 cloves Garlic
- ●2 cups All-purpose Flour
- ●1 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ●1 large Egg
- ●1/4 cup Water
- ●1 package Argentinian Beef Empanada Dough
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 into small pieces as it cooks.
- 3
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 5
Roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 6
Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough.
- 7
Place a tablespoon of the beef mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- 8
Fold the dough in half over the filling and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
- 9
Brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg and cut a few slits in the top of each to allow steam to escape.
- 10
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 11
Serve warm.