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Spicy Argentinian Beef Empanadas Recipe

Spicy Argentinian Beef Empanadas Recipe
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These Spicy Argentinian Beef Empanadas are flavorful, savory hand pies filled with a delicious mixture of seasoned ground beef, olives, raisins, and hard-boiled eggs. Baked until golden and crispy, they make a perfect appetizer or main course.

Ingredients

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Filling:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup green olives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or water

Other:

  • 1 package empanada dough rounds (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook onion until translucent, add garlic, then brown the ground beef. Season with paprika, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir in tomato paste and beef broth, simmer until thickened. Mix in olives, raisins, and hard-boiled eggs. Cool.
  2. Prepare the Empanadas: Preheat oven. Fill each dough round with the cooled filling. Seal and crimp edges. Brush with beaten egg.
  3. Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra heat, add diced jalapeño or hot sauce to the filling.
  • Empanadas can be frozen before baking—adjust baking time when cooking from frozen.

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