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Empanadas de Carne

Empanadas de Carne are savory pastries filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, and spices, then baked or fried until crispy and golden.

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Stir in olives, raisins, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cool mixture.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out empanada dough and cut into circles.

Step 3

Place a spoonful of beef mixture in the center of each dough circle. Fold over and seal edges with a fork.

Step 4

Brush with beaten egg and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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imagePreparation time20 minutes
imageCooking time25 minutes
imageTotal time45 minutes
Dinner

Difficulty level

Medium

Dishes

12

Allergens

Gluten, Eggs

Cuisine

Latin American

Diet type

Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition facts

Hearty and flavorful, moderate in calories and fat.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup olives, chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 package empanada dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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