Servings: 6 empanadas
Calories: 300kcal
Equipment
- large bowl
- pastry cutter
- skillet
- Rolling Pin
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour essential for a flaky and tender crust
- 1 teaspoon salt enhances the flavor of the dough
- 1 stick unsalted butter use cold for a crispy texture
- 1 large egg for an egg wash
- 1/2 cup cold water add more if needed for consistency
For the Filling
- 1 pound ground beef or chicken
- 1 medium onion adds depth to the filling
- 2 cloves garlic infuses flavor
- 1 medium bell pepper optional for sweetness
- 1 teaspoon cumin warm earthy notes
- 1 teaspoon paprika adds color and smokiness
- to taste salt and pepper season to taste
Add-Ins & Garnish
- 1/2 cup olives chopped, optional
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs optional for richness
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Dough Preparation
- Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl until combined.
- Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the cold water gradually, mixing until the dough begins to come together.
- Knead the dough briefly and wrap in plastic, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- Sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper in a skillet until softened.
- Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart and seasoning with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine chopped olives and hard-boiled egg with the meat mixture, then let cool.
Assembly and Cooking
- Roll out the chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick and cut out circles.
- Scoop filling into each dough circle, fold, and seal edges tightly.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Brush tops with beaten egg, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm with chimichurri sauce.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with additional chimichurri sauce before serving for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1empanada | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 10mg
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