Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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10
servings
1 lb

australian lamb (leg, tenderloin or chop)

cubed

2 unit

puff pastry sheets

thawed

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 unit

potato

chopped

3 unit

carrots

chopped

1 unit

turnip

chopped

1 tsp

salt

to taste

1 tsp

pepper

to taste

Step 1
~3 min

Thaw puff pastry sheets at room temperature.

Step 2
~3 min

Cut the lamb into very small cubes.

Step 3
~3 min

Peel and chop the onion, potato, carrots, and turnip into very small pieces.

Step 4
~3 min

Place the chopped lamb and vegetables in a bowl.

Step 5
~3 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6
~3 min

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 7
~3 min

Separate pastry sheets.

Step 8
~3 min

Using a 5.5" saucer, cut out pastry rounds.

Step 9
~3 min

Place a heaping teaspoon of meat and vegetable mixture in the middle of a pastry round.

Step 10
~3 min

Dip a pastry brush in water and moisten the edge of the pastry round.

Step 11
~3 min

Pull up two sides of the pastry to the top and seal by pinching the pastry together across the top, forming an empanada.

Step 12
~3 min

Place the completed empanadas on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

Step 13
~3 min

Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 10 empanadas.

Step 14
~3 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 15
~3 min

Remove from the tray using a spatula and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Brush the empanadas with egg wash for a shinier crust.

Add a pinch of cumin for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Empanadas can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.

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 of chimichurri sauce.

Serve with a simple green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Argentinian Chimichurri
Simple green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Argentina

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and party snack in Argentina and Latin America.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Parties
Holidays
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack
Dinner
Celebration

Popularity Score

70/100

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