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Empanadas

Easy Homemade Empanadas with Ground Beef or Chicken Filling

Delicious Empanadas filled with savory ground beef or chicken, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 empanadas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 1/4 cup cold water
Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef or chicken
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup olives sliced
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
  2. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough comes together.
  4. Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef or chicken with diced onion and minced garlic until browned.
  2. Stir in cumin, paprika, and olives; mix well.
Assembling and Baking
  1. Place a spoonful of filling onto each dough circle.
  2. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Place empanadas on a baking sheet and brush with the egg wash (beaten egg mixed with water).
  5. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1empanadaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12g

Notes

These empanadas can be filled with your favorite ingredients and are perfect for any occasion. Experiment with different fillings for variety.

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