Description
Discover the ultimate recipe for savory Argentine empanadas, filled with ground beef, olives, and hard-boiled eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the chilled butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the olives, hard-boiled eggs, and parsley. Let the filling cool.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 4-5 inch circles.
- Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
- Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with black beans or lentils and add more vegetables like bell peppers and corn.
- Experiment with different fillings such as chicken, cheese, or spinach to customize the empanadas to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg