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Argentine Empanadas

Prep Time 3 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Argentinian

Equipment

  • 1 Large bowl
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2-3/4 Cups cold water

Filling

  • 1 LB ground beef
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 Cups green olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 Cup raisins (Optional)
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
  • Add the cold butter pieces and use your fingers to crumble the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add cold water, a little at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Filling:

  • In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened.
  • Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool.
  • Once cooled, stir in chopped hard-boiled eggs, olives, and raisins.

Assemble the Empanadas:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  • Use a round cutter or a small plate to cut circles in the dough.
  • Place a spoonful of the meat filling in the center of each dough circle.
  • Fold the dough in half over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal.
  • You can use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.

Baking:

  • Place the assembled empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Allow the empanadas to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

These are very traditional Argentinian empanadas. They are great for dinner or lunch and they are always good as a snack. Many times they are better the next day and can easily be a go-to food when you are on the run. 
Keyword empanadas