Meat and Cheese Empanadas

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Optional Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons chopped green olives
  • 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped (for Argentinian-style)
  • Chopped parsley
  • Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp milk) for brushing

Instructions:

1. Make the Dough:

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
  2. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add egg, water, and vinegar. Mix until the dough comes together.
  4. Knead briefly, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Filling:

  1. Heat oil in a pan. Sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add ground beef, cook until browned.
  3. Stir in cumin, paprika, chili flakes, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add broth and simmer until moisture reduces (about 5–7 minutes).
  5. Remove from heat. Let cool slightly, then mix in cheese and optional ingredients.

3. Assemble:

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Roll out dough and cut into 5-6 inch circles.
  3. Place 1–2 tablespoons of filling in the center. Fold over and crimp edges with a fork.
  4. Place on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash.

4. Bake:

  1. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Let cool slightly before serving.

Optional Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons chopped green olives
  • 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped (for Argentinian-style)
  • Chopped parsley
  • Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp milk) for brushing

Instructions:

1. Make the Dough:

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
  2. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add egg, water, and vinegar. Mix until the dough comes together.
  4. Knead briefly, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Filling:

  1. Heat oil in a pan. Sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add ground beef, cook until browned.
  3. Stir in cumin, paprika, chili flakes, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add broth and simmer until moisture reduces (about 5–7 minutes).
  5. Remove from heat. Let cool slightly, then mix in cheese and optional ingredients.

3. Assemble:

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Roll out dough and cut into 5-6 inch circles.
  3. Place 1–2 tablespoons of filling in the center. Fold over and crimp edges with a fork.
  4. Place on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash.

4. Bake:

  1. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Let cool slightly before serving.

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