Here’s a simple recipe for Freshly Baked Empanadas 🥟✨
Baked Empanadas
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 egg
- ½ cup cold water (adjust as needed)
- 1 tsp vinegar (optional, for flakier crust)
For the Filling (Beef Example):
- 250 g ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp tomato paste or sauce
- 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Beat egg with water (and vinegar if using) and gradually add to flour mixture.
- Knead lightly until dough comes together.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the Filling
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Add chopped hard-boiled egg if desired.
3. Assemble the Empanadas
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 3 mm thickness.
- Cut circles using a cup or round cutter (~4–5 inches).
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.
- Fold dough over filling to form a half-moon. Press edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
4. Bake
- Place empanadas on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm with salsa, chimichurri, or sour cream
- Great for snacks, parties, or meals
If you want, I can also share:
- 🧀 Cheese empanadas
- 🌽 Vegetable empanadas
- 🥟 Mini party-size empanadas
Do you want me to share one of these versions?
