Latin American 35 min

Empanadas de Carne Argentinas

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Ingredientsfor 2

310

Cal

14g

Protein

28g

Carbs

16g

Fat

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the dough: combine flour and salt. Cut in cold lard until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix egg yolk with warm water and add to flour, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Knead lightly, wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the filling: heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onions until softened and golden, 8 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes, cook 1 minute. Add ground beef, breaking it up, and cook until browned, 6–8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool completely, then fold in olives and hard-boiled egg.

  3. 3

    Roll dough to ⅛-inch thickness and cut into 5-inch circles. Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each circle. Fold in half and seal edges by crimping or folding in a decorative repulgue braid pattern.

  4. 4

    Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20–25 minutes until deep golden brown. Let rest 5 minutes before serving — the filling will be very hot.