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Argentinian Empanadas

Baked pastry pockets filled with seasoned beef.

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
12
Difficulty
Medium
4.8(3,100 ratings)
#empanadas#pastry#beef#baked

About This Recipe

Flaky dough pockets stuffed with spiced ground beef, onions, olives, and hard-boiled egg, then baked until golden.

Ingredients

Serves 12

  • 500 gempanada dough discs
  • 400 gground beef
  • 2onions, diced
  • 6green olives, halved

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make filling

    Cook beef with onions, cumin, and paprika. Add olives, let cool.

  2. 2

    Assemble

    Fill dough discs, fold, and crimp edges with a fork or repulgue.

  3. 3

    Bake

    Brush with egg wash and bake at 200C for 20-25 minutes.

Pro Tips

  • Let filling cool completely before assembling.

Variations

  • Try ham and cheese or corn fillings.

Storage

Freeze unbaked for up to 2 months.

History & Origin

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (120g) · 12 servings total

Calories280kcal
Protein14g
Carbohydrates25g
Fat14g
Fiber1g
Protein14g
Carbs25g
Fat14g

Time Summary

Prep time30 min
Cook time25 min
Total time55 min

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