Empanadas

Empanadas is a Beef recipe from the Argentina tradition, as recorded in TheMealDB. The ingredients and the method below are the recorded ones. This site does not state preparation time, servings, difficulty or equipment, because the source does not record them.

Method

1. Step 1. Make the Dough: Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add butter, using your fingers to blend into a crumbly texture. Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2. Prepare the Filling: Cook onions in a pan until translucent. Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Stir in spices, then remove from heat. Once cooled, mix in eggs and olives.
3. Step 3. Assemble: Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of filling in each, fold over, and seal the edges.
4. Step 4. Cook: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.
5. Step 5. Pro Tips:
6. Step 6. For a flakier crust, incorporate a tablespoon of vinegar into the dough mixture. This helps prevent gluten formation.
7. Step 7. Seal the edges of the empanadas with a fork to ensure they do not open during baking or frying.

Watch it cooked

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