Empanadas Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 200 grams minced beef; 1/2 cup chopped onions; 1/2 cup water; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup diced bell pepper; 2 medium tomatoes; 1 piece spanish chorizo; 2 medium potatoes, diced; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 300 grams pastry dough; 1 egg

Servings: persons

200 grams minced beef
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
2 medium tomatoes
1 piece spanish chorizo
2 medium potatoes, diced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
300 grams pastry dough
1 egg

1
Filling : Fry onion, garlic & tomatoes for 2 minutes, then add minced beef, chorizo and potatoes.
2
Then cumin and water, cover and simmer for 5 minutes till tender.
3
Add bell pepper, simmer for 2 more minutes till almost dry.
4
Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
5
Preheat your oven to 180 C. Roll out the dough and flatten it to a quarter of an inch thick and cut into circle of 3 inch diameter.
6
Make an egg wash by mixing the egg with 2 tbsp of water.
7
When the filling has cooled down, scoop 2 tbsp into the center and fold the pastry over like a half moon.
8
Pinch pastry with your fingers or the tip of fork to hold the fold together.
9
Brush with egg wash and bake for 15 - 18 minutes.
10
Variations in the Filling : add peas, chopped coriander, chillis or diced carrots if you wish ... Have fun and enjoy!

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams minced beef, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1/2 cup water, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, 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.

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