Empanada de Carne
Discover the irresistible flavors of Empanada de Carne, a classic Latin American dish that combines a flaky, buttery pastry dough with a savory ground beef filling. This recipe stands out with its robust mix of spices like paprika and cumin, paired with finely chopped vegetables, green olives, and hard-boiled eggs, creating a rich and hearty filling. Perfectly golden and crisp thanks to a light egg wash, these meat-filled turnovers are baked to perfection, making them a crowd-pleasing appetizer, snack, or main dish. Whether you're hosting a party or craving homemade comfort food, Empanada de Carne is a delicious and versatile recipe that hits all the right notes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.67 cup cold water
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup green olives, chopped
- 2 eggs hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg egg, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking powder.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is well combined and aromatic. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Fold in the chopped green olives and hard-boiled eggs into the beef mixture.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out circles using a 4-inch cutter.
Place about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the beef filling in the center of each dough circle.
Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges together, then crimp with a fork to seal.
Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet. Beat the egg with water to make an egg wash and brush over each empanada.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the empanadas are golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade empanadas de carne!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4058 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 251.0 g | 322% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.8 g | 519% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1127 mg | 376% | |
| Sodium | 7611 mg | 331% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 323.6 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 141.0 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 34.1 mg | 189% | |
| Potassium | 2500 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
