Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
2 lb

flour

11 ounce

beef fat

melted

1 cup

water

lukewarm

1 tbsp

paprika

1 tsp

salt

1 lb

chuck

diced

5 ounce

beef fat

1 lb

green onion

chopped

2 unit

tomatoes

chopped

1 unit

red pepper

seeded, chopped

2 unit

carrots

peeled, sliced

2 unit

hardboiled egg

chopped

0.25 lb

seedless black raisins

0.25 lb

green olives

pitted

1 tsp

cumin

1 tbsp

paprika

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

pepper

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare the dough: Place flour on a table, forming a well.

Step 2
~3 min

Pour melted beef fat into the well, add paprika and salt.

Step 3
~3 min

Gradually add lukewarm water, mixing until a smooth ball forms.

Step 4
~3 min

Knead for 10 minutes until the dough is no longer sticky.

Step 5
~3 min

Let the dough rest in a warm place, covered with a cheesecloth, for 30 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Roll the dough to 1/5-inch thickness and cut 4-inch discs with a cutter.

Step 7
~3 min

Sprinkle the disks with a little flour to prevent sticking and set aside.

Step 8
~3 min

Prepare the filling: Finely chop the green onion and fry it in beef fat for 5 minutes over medium heat.

Step 9
~3 min

Add thinly sliced carrots, paprika, chopped tomatoes and red pepper.

Step 10
~3 min

Continue cooking for 10 minutes.

Step 11
~3 min

Add finely diced chuck, salt, pepper, and cumin.

Step 12
~3 min

Continue cooking for 5 minutes until the meat is browned.

Step 13
~3 min

Remove from heat and add pitted olives, chopped hardboiled eggs, and raisins.

Step 14
~3 min

Allow the filling to chill in the fridge.

Step 15
~3 min

Make the empanadas: Place two tablespoons of filling in the center of each disk.

Step 16
~3 min

Moisten the edges with water at room temperature.

Step 17
~3 min

Fold one half of the disk over the other and press the edges together.

Step 18
~3 min

Fold the edge over itself by twisting it at regular intervals to form a cord.

Step 19
~3 min

Ensure the filling does not come out.

Step 20
~3 min

Place the empanadas on a greased cookie sheet.

Step 21
~3 min

Brush them with a beaten egg.

Step 22
~3 min

Bake in a hot oven for 10 to 15 minutes until golden.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate.

Freeze the empanadas before baking for a quick meal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with a chimichurri sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Chimichurri sauce
Side salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Argentina

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and family dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Fiestas Patrias (Argentina's national day)
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

party
game day
family dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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