Uruguayan Beef Empanadas à la Française
A French twist on the classic Uruguayan empanadas, filled with tender beef and onions.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb Beef (Ground)
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●2 cups All-purpose flour
- ●1/2 cup Cold unsalted butter
- ●1 Egg
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1/2 tsp Black pepper
- ●1/4 cup Water
- ●1 package Empanada pastry (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
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3. Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until it is translucent.
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4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef and onion mixture, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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5. Roll out the empanada pastry to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
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6. Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough.
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7. Place a tablespoon or two of the beef mixture in the center of each dough circle.
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8. Brush the edges of the dough with a little water, then fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape.
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9. Press the edges together to seal the empanada, then use a fork to crimp the edges.
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10. Brush the tops of the empanadas with a little egg wash.
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11. Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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12. Bake the empanadas in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.