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Empanadas Recipe

Empanadas Recipe
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These homemade empanadas are a delicious Latin American treat filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, spices, and olives, all encased in a flaky pastry crust. Perfect for a party appetizer or a flavorful snack!

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup ice water
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped green olives (optional)
  • 1 hard-boiled egg (chopped, optional)
  • 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: Whisk flour and salt, cut in butter, add egg, water, and vinegar, knead, and refrigerate.
  2. Prepare the Filling: Cook ground beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper, add spices and tomato sauce, simmer, then add olives and egg.
  3. Assemble: Roll out dough, cut circles, add filling, fold, seal, brush with egg wash.
  4. Bake: Preheat oven, bake empanadas until golden brown.
  5. Serve: Enjoy warm!

Notes

  • You can freeze unbaked empanadas for later use.
  • Fillings are customizable—try chicken, cheese, or vegetables.
  • To fry instead of bake, heat oil to 350°F and fry for 3–4 minutes per side.

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