Spicy-Sweet Beef Empanadas (Mexico) Recipe

Name: Spicy-Sweet Beef Empanadas (Mexico)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pastry; 12 ounces puff pastry, ready made; all-purpose flour, for dusting; 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1-2 tbsp water; Filling; 1 lb fresh ground beef; 1 onion, very finely chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped; 1/4 cup sherry wine (dry or sweet); 1 pinch ground cinnamon; 1 pinch ground cloves; 1 pinch ground cumin; 14 ounces chopped tomatoes; 1 -3 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 -3 tablespoons toasted almonds, coarsely chopped; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

Pastry
12 ounces puff pastry, ready made
all-purpose flour, for dusting
1 egg yolk, beaten with 1-2 tbsp water
Filling
1 lb fresh ground beef
1 onion, very finely chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1/4 cup sherry wine (dry or sweet)
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground cumin
14 ounces chopped tomatoes
1 -3 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F In a skillet over medium heat, brown the meat and onion. Pour off excess fat, then add garlic and sherry. Boil down until the liquid is almost completely evaporated.
2
Add cinnamon, cloves, cumin and salt/pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar and vinegar and cook over medium heat until the tomatoes have reduced to a thick sauce. Stir in the cilantro and almonds and set aside.
3
Roll out puff pastry into a thin layer on a lightly floured counter. Cut the pastries into 8 six inch circles. Place a tablespoon or two of the filling in the middle of one circle. Brush the edge of the pastry with beaten egg, then fold in half and press the edges together to seal.
4
Press the tines of a fork along the sealed edges of the pastry to make the seal more secure. Prick the top of the empanada with the fork, then place on a baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg. Repeat with the remaining pastry circles and filling.
5
Bake for 15-25 minutes, or until light golden brown on the outside and hot in the center. Serve immediately with your choice of garnishes! Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pastry, 12 ounces puff pastry, ready made, all-purpose flour, for dusting, 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1-2 tbsp water, and more.

Yes, Spicy-Sweet Beef Empanadas (Mexico) 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.

Spicy-Sweet Beef Empanadas (Mexico)

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