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Argentine Empanadas

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Argentine empanadas are savory hand pies filled with a seasoned meat mixture, onions, spices, and sometimes olives or hard-boiled eggs, wrapped in flaky pastry and baked or fried until golden.

Ingredients

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  • 500g ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 12 green olives, pitted and chopped
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 500g empanada dough rounds
  • 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onions until soft.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
  3. Stir in paprika, cumin, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly, then stir in chopped eggs and olives.
  5. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
  6. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough round, fold in half, and seal edges by crimping with a fork or twisting.
  7. Brush empanadas with beaten egg and arrange on a baking tray.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

  • You can substitute beef with chicken or vegetables for a different variation.
  • For extra crispiness, fry instead of baking.
  • Serve warm with chimichurri sauce for authentic flavor.

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