Uruguayan Beef Empanadas
A traditional Uruguayan dish, these empanadas are filled with seasoned beef and onions, perfect for a snack or dinner.
Ingredients
- ●500g Uruguayan beefGround beef
- ●1 OnionChopped
- ●2 packages Flaky pastryThawed
- ●1 tsp Korean chili flakesOptional, for spicy flavor
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1/2 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large pan, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 3
Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook until softened.
- 4
Add the Korean chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to the pan and stir to combine.
- 5
Roll out the flaky pastry on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 6
Cut out circles of pastry using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 7
Place a tablespoon or two of the beef mixture in the center of each pastry circle.
- 8
Brush the edges of the pastry with a little water and fold the pastry in half to form a triangle or a square shape.
- 9
Press the edges of the pastry together to seal the empanada.
- 10
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 11
Brush the tops of the empanadas with a little water and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.