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Beef empanadas

Savory Beef Empanadas with Chorizo: A Flavorful Twist

These delicious beef empanadas with chorizo offer a spicy twist on a classic dish, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 empanadas
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: South American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter Adds richness
  • 1 teaspoon cooking salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 large egg yolk Helps bind
  • 1/2 cup warm milk Keeps dough pliable
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium onion Diced
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 pound beef mince Main protein source
  • 4 ounces chorizo Flavor punch
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Adds richness
  • 1 teaspoon cumin For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika For seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken stock Adds moisture
  • 1 medium potato Cooked and diced
  • 2 tablespoons green onion Chopped
  • 2 hard boiled eggs Optional for topping
  • 1/2 cup green olives Chopped
For Sealing and Brushing
  • 1 egg for brushing Adds a golden color

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheet

Method
 

How to Make Beef Empanadas
  1. Prepare Filling: Blitz the chorizo in a food processor into a paste. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant, then add the chorizo and beef. Cook until browned, stirring in seasoning and tomato paste. Let it simmer for 15 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. Make Dough: Blitz cold, unsalted butter, flour, and salt in a processor until crumbly. Add the egg yolk and warm milk, mixing until a dough forms. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  3. Roll and Cut: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 3mm thick. Using a cutter, cut out 15cm rounds. Keep the dough covered to prevent it from drying out as you work.
  4. Assemble Empanadas: Place a spoonful of the cooled filling in the center of each round. Optionally, sprinkle in some green olives and pieces of hard-boiled egg. Fold over the dough and press the edges together to seal, crimping with a fork if desired.
  5. Bake: Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Brush the empanadas with beaten egg yolk for a golden finish, then place them on a baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  6. Serve: Enjoy these delicious beef empanadas hot from the oven, paired with dipping sauces like chimichurri or a zesty Empanada sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1empanadaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Cool the filling completely before placing it in the dough. Use cold ingredients for the pastry to ensure flakiness.

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