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Argentinean-Inspired Beef Mini Empanadas

Argentinean-Inspired Beef Mini Empanadas

Cost $10, save $15

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  • 115 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Filling

    • 🐄 1 pound ground beef
    • 🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
    • 🧄 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
    • ½ cup green olives, pitted and chopped
    • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
    • 🥚 2 large hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped

  • Dough

    • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • 🧂 1 ½ teaspoons salt
    • 🧈 ½ cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    • 💧 ⅓ cup very cold water
    • 🥚 1 large egg
    • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

STEPS

1

Prepare the filling by cooking ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a skillet until vegetables are tender and beef is browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the olives, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and chopped eggs.

2

Transfer filling to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to chill, preventing soggy dough.

3

Prepare dough: In a medium bowl, whisk flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4

Whisk cold water, egg, and vinegar in a small bowl. Mix into the dry ingredients with a fork and form a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.

5

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

6

Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into 3-inch circles. Fill each with a tablespoon of filling, fold over, and seal edges.

7

Place empanadas on a baking sheet and optionally press edges with a fork.

8

Bake until bottoms are golden, about 18 minutes. Flip and bake another 5 minutes until both sides are browned.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

535

Calories

  • 21
    Protein
  • 40
    Carbs
  • 32
    Fats

💡 Freeze leftover empanadas in an airtight container for a quick meal.Adjust spices like cumin or paprika to your preferred taste for a spicier filling.Use store-bought dough to save time if you're in a hurry.Chill the filling thoroughly to ensure a crisp, non-soggy dough.