Uruguayan Beef Empanadas in Chinese Style
A fusion twist on the classic Uruguayan empanada, with a Chinese-inspired twist on the filling and a crispy pastry crust.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Beef
- ●2 tablespoons Unctuous Chinese BBQ Sauce
- ●1 package Uruguayan Beef Empanada Dough
- ●1/4 cup Scallions
- ●1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
- ●1/2 teaspoon Sugar
- ●1/2 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- ●1/4 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ●2 tablespoons Cornstarch
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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2. In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil over medium-high heat.
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3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
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4. Add the soy sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
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5. Stir in the cornstarch and cook for 1 minute.
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6. Add the Chinese BBQ sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
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7. Roll out the empanada dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
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8. Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
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9. Place a tablespoon of the beef mixture in the center of each circle of dough.
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10. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-circle shape and press the edges together to seal.
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11. Brush the tops of the empanadas with sesame oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.