Beef Empanadas Recipe

Name: Beef Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 lb lean ground beef; ½ cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; ⅛ cup shopped kalamata olive; ¼ cup raisins; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds; 1 tablespoon brandy (or Sherry); ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 8 ounces puff pastry, thawed; 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

14 lb lean ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
⅛ cup shopped kalamata olive
¼ cup raisins
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 tablespoon brandy (or Sherry)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten

1
In large nonstick saute ground beef, onion and garlic 5 minutes.
2
Add all other ingredients except puff pastry dough and egg.
3
Cook 1 minute.
4
Scrape mixture into food processor and pulse until mixture holds together.
5
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
6
Roll and cut pastry dough into 16 (3 inch) squares.
7
Divide filling evenly among squares; fold over and pinch to seal.
8
Place on a baking sheet.
9
Brush with beaten egg and bake 17 minutes.

4163

kcal

Calories

324

Fat

Carbs

277

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 lb lean ground beef, ½ cup chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, ⅛ cup shopped kalamata olive, and more.

Yes, Beef Empanadas falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Beef Empanadas

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