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Beef Empanadas
Made with an easy homemade dough and an irresistible savory beef filling, these beef empanadas are a winner.
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 25m⏳ Prep: 40 min📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●spatula
- ●wooden spoon
- ●skillet
- ●oven
- ●baking sheet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, water, and egg until combined. Add the flour and the salt. Using a silicone spatula or wooden spoon, gradually stir the mixture together until a sticky dough starts to form. Turn out onto a well floured surface and knead until smooth, about ⏱️ 2 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for ⏱️ 1 hour.
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2
For the filling: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the cumin, and cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until starting to soften, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Stir in the bell pepper and cook until softened, about ⏱️ 5 minutes more.
garlic, minced4 cloves
3
Add the ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about ⏱️ 6 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the olives, jalapeño, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for a few minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding the cayenne if more spice is desired. Transfer to a plate and let cool completely.
jalapeño, finely chopped1
4
Preheat the oven to 375°. Roll the dough to be about 1/8-inch thick. Using a 4-inch round cutter (or a bowl about 4 inches in diameter), cut circles from the dough. Dip your finger in water and run it around the edge of each dough circle to moisten it. Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each dough round. Fold the rounds in half, over the filling, until the edges meet up. Use a fork dipped in flour to crimp the edge closed. Gather any remaining dough scraps and knead them to come together in one piece. Re-roll the dough and repeat cutting, filling and crimping. (Only re-roll one time).
5
Place the empanadas on 2 parchment lined baking sheets about 1 inch apart. Brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg. Bake until golden brown, 25 to ⏱️ 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts
calories
361 Calories
fat Content
19 g
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
334 mg
protein Content
10 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
78 mg
carbohydrate Content
35 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
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