Empanadas
$292a serving1 hrRecipe makes 4Argentinian
Ingredients
Amounts as written, for the 4 servings the recipe makes
- 500g All purpose flour
- 200g Butter
- 120ml Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 500g Ground Beef
- 2 chopped Onion
- 4 Chopped Egg
- 100g Green Olives
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
About $2.92 a serving for the ingredients used, at today's Walmart prices.
Method
- 1
Make the Dough: Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add butter, using your fingers to blend into a crumbly texture. Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Filling: Cook onions in a pan until translucent. Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Stir in spices, then remove from heat. Once cooled, mix in eggs and olives.
- 3
Assemble: Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of filling in each, fold over, and seal the edges.
- 4
Cook: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.
- 5
Pro Tips:
- 6
For a flakier crust, incorporate a tablespoon of vinegar into the dough mixture. This helps prevent gluten formation.
- 7
Seal the edges of the empanadas with a fork to ensure they do not open during baking or frying.
Recipe via TheMealDB.