Spanish Chorizo Empanadas
A delicious and savory pastry filled with spicy chorizo and perfect for a snack or light meal.
Ingredients
- ●2 packages empanada dough
- ●1/2 pound chorizoSpanish chorizo, sliced
- ●1 medium oniondiced
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon cuminground
- ●1/2 teaspoon paprikasmoked
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Roll out empanada dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch (3 mm).
- 3
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 4
In a pan over medium heat, cook chorizo until browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 5
Add olive oil to the pan and cook onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add cumin and paprika to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Place a spoonful of the chorizo mixture onto one half of each dough circle.
- 8
Brush the edges of the dough with water and fold the other half over the filling. Press the edges to seal.
- 9
Use a fork to crimp the edges and create a decorative border.
- 10
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 11
Brush the tops of the empanadas with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.