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How to Make Classic Beef Empanadas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Empanadas are a beloved pastry dish that originates from Spain and is popular in many Latin American countries. These delicious hand pies are typically filled with a variety of savory ingredients and are perfect for a quick snack or a main meal. One classic version of this dish is the beef empanada, which features a flavorful filling of seasoned ground beef and is wrapped in a flaky, golden brown crust.

These classic beef empanadas are a perfect choice for a comforting and satisfying ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 onion, chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
  • ¾ cup green olives, pitted and chopped
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 24 empanada pastry rounds
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until barely tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Once cool enough to handle, peel and cut into cubes. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet and cook onion and green onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Season with paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  • Remove beef mixture from heat; add potatoes and olives. Stir in chopped hard-cooked eggs; set filling aside to cool, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly grease with olive oil.
  • Place an empanada pastry round on a flat surface and lightly wet the edges with warm water. Put a large tablespoon of cooled filling in the center and fold dough over. Seal edges by pressing with a fork. Repeat with remaining rounds and filling. Transfer empanadas to the prepared baking sheets and brush with beaten egg.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    393 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 501mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 337mg

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