Empanadas de Carne

Name: Empanadas de Carne
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 12 store-bought empanada discs (thawed if frozen), thawed; 1 lb 80/20 ground beef; 1 yellow onion, finely diced; 1 green bell pepper, finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, sliced; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped; 1 egg (for egg wash), beaten with 1 tbsp water; 2 tbsp olive oil

Flaky, golden pastry pockets filled with spiced ground beef, hard-boiled egg, olives, and raisins in the classic Argentinian style. These savory hand pies are baked until crisp and make an impressive lunch or appetizer.

75 minMediumServes 4520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 store-bought empanada discs (thawed if frozen), thawed
1 lb 80/20 ground beef
1 yellow onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, sliced
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
1 egg (for egg wash), beaten with 1 tbsp water
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely diced yellow onion and 1 finely diced green bell pepper and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until softened.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add 1 lb 80/20 ground beef, breaking it up, and cook until no pink remains and the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160 F, about 6-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3

Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Add 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives and 1/4 cup golden raisins and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
4

Fold in 2 peeled and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Taste and adjust seasoning.
5

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
6

Place one store-bought empanada discs (thawed if frozen) on a flat surface. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of filling onto the center. Fold the disc over to form a half-moon and press the edges together firmly. Crimp the edge by folding and pressing in a rope pattern or press with a fork.
7

Repeat with remaining discs and filling. Place on the prepared baking sheets.
8

Brush each empanada with beaten with 1 tbsp water egg (for egg wash). Bake for 22-25 minutes, rotating the sheets once, until deep golden brown.
9

Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Empanadas de Carne at?

For Empanadas de Carne, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The oven is also used at 400 F (about 205 C) in step 5.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Empanadas de Carne?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Empanadas de Carne uses 1 lb 80/20 ground beef.

How hot is Empanadas de Carne?

Moderately. The heat in Empanadas de Carne comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Empanadas de Carne contain eggs?

Yes: 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped and 1 egg (for egg wash), beaten with 1 tbsp water. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Empanadas de Carne?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 520 calories, with 16 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Empanadas de Carne?

Refrigerate what is left of Empanadas de Carne within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

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