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Date posted: 02/09/2024

Beef Empanadas

Deliciously crispy, golden beef empanadas, rich and spicy with a touch of smokiness. Our recipe is baked rather than fried, typical of the Mendoza region in Argentina.

02/09/2024
  • Serves 10
  • Timing: 1 hr 10 mins
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Ingredients

Plain Flour 750g
Salted Butter 440g
Free Range Medium Eggs 4
Minced Beef 800g
Large Onion 150g
Mixed Peppers 150g
Smoked Paprika 10g
Crushed Chillies 5g
Cumin Powder 10g
Tomato Puree 50g
Gluten Free Beef Flavour Bouillon Paste 10g
Water 500ml
Fresh Flat Leafed Parseley 20g
Fresh Coriander 30g

Method

  1. Place the flour in a bowl and then add the butter. Rub the butter with your fingertips until crumbly. Add the eggs and a small amount of water to form a dough. Then turn out onto a work surface and begin to knead until soft and smooth. Cover with cling film and put in the fridge to rest for 20 mins.
  2. In a pan dry fry the mince until browned all over, then add the onions and peppers and cook until softened. Add the dry spices and fold through for a couple of minutes. Then add the tomato puree, beef stock and water and allow to simmer until the beef is tender. Then remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  3. Heat the oven to 180°C. Divide the dough into 10 portions and then roll each one out to a thin sheet. Then, using a 10cm cutter, cut out discs. Place the filling into the centre of each disc, wet the edges, pinch both sides up and fold in half to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
  4. Arrange on a lined baking tray, brush with beaten egg and bake for 20 minutes or until golden and reaching temperature.
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