Empanadas Appetizer
Perfectly golden and irresistibly flavorful, this Empanadas Appetizer recipe delivers a delightful blend of flakey pastry and a savory beef filling that's sure to impress at any gathering. The homemade dough, enriched with butter and egg, creates a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crust that encases a filling packed with seasoned ground beef, finely diced onion, garlic, paprika, and a splash of tomato paste. The addition of chopped green olives and boiled egg lends a unique texture and rich flavor that sets these empanadas apart. Whether baked for a crisp, golden exterior or fried for a more indulgent crunch, this versatile appetizer is easy to prepare and perfect for parties, holidays, or family dinners. Serve warm and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 1 large Egg
- 0.333 cup Cold water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 pound Ground beef
- 1 small Small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 0.25 cup Green olives, chopped
- 1 large Boiled egg, chopped
- 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tablespoons Milk (for brushing)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg and cold water gradually into the flour mixture, stirring until the dough comes together. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in paprika, cumin, tomato paste, and chopped green olives. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the chopped boiled egg. Set aside to cool.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 4-6 inch round cutter to cut out circles.
Place a small spoonful of the beef filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Seal the edges by pressing with a fork or crimping with your fingers.
Brush the tops of the empanadas with milk if baking or leave as-is for frying.
To bake, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. To fry, heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C) and fry the empanadas in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Serve warm and enjoy your empanadas appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
574 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.6 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 274 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 120 mg | 3% | |
*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.
