Follow these steps for perfect results
australian lamb (leg, tenderloin or chop)
cubed
puff pastry sheets
thawed
onion
chopped
potato
chopped
carrots
chopped
turnip
chopped
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
Thaw puff pastry sheets at room temperature.
Cut the lamb into very small cubes.
Peel and chop the onion, potato, carrots, and turnip into very small pieces.
Place the chopped lamb and vegetables in a bowl.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Separate pastry sheets.
Using a 5.5" saucer, cut out pastry rounds.
Place a heaping teaspoon of meat and vegetable mixture in the middle of a pastry round.
Dip a pastry brush in water and moisten the edge of the pastry round.
Pull up two sides of the pastry to the top and seal by pinching the pastry together across the top, forming an empanada.
Place the completed empanadas on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 10 empanadas.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove from the tray using a spatula and serve.
Expert advice for the best results
Brush the empanadas with egg wash for a shinier crust.
Add a pinch of cumin for extra flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 minutes
Empanadas can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Serve warm on a plate or in a basket, garnished with fresh parsley.
Serve with a side of chimichurri sauce.
Serve with a simple green salad.
Pairs well with lamb.
Clean and refreshing.
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