Empanadas
If you've got ground beef and green olives, you're most of the way to this Argentine beef: about 65 minutes of cooking across 7 steps. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and frying pan / skillet. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Dairy Egg
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How to make it
- 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.
- 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.
- Assemble: Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of filling in each, fold over, and seal the edges.
- Cook: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.
- Pro Tips:
- For a flakier crust, incorporate a tablespoon of vinegar into the dough mixture. This helps prevent gluten formation.
- Seal the edges of the empanadas with a fork to ensure they do not open during baking or frying.
You'll use: Oven · Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Blender
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
What to serve with Empanadas
- Choripán Pork
- Dulce de Leche Dessert
- Alfajores Dessert
- Fainá Side
Tips & common questions
How long does Empanadas take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 12 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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