Uruguayan Beef Empanadas with Indian Twist
A fusion of Uruguayan empanadas with the flavors of India, featuring tender beef and spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb Ground Beef
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●2 tsp Garam Masala
- ●1 tsp Cumin
- ●1 tsp Turmeric
- ●to taste Salt
- ●1 package Unctuous Empanada Dough
- ●optional Uruguayan Chorizo
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces.
- 5
Add the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
- 7
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 8
Place a tablespoon of the beef mixture onto one half of the dough circle.
- 9
Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
- 10
Brush the tops with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 11
If using chorizo, cook it in a pan over medium heat until crispy, then chop into small pieces and add to the empanadas.
- 12
Serve warm and enjoy!