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Savory Beef Empanadas

Couverts8 empanadas
Preparation 30 minutes
inactive time 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup drained green pitted olives chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 carrot peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/2 white onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup canned tomato puree or sauce
  • Nonstick cooking spray for greasing
  • 1 1- pound package frozen puff pastry thawed
  • All-purpose flour for dusting
  • 2 large eggs beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the oil in a heavy sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the olives, raisins, carrots, and onions.
  • Sauté for a couple of minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and let it cool to room temperature before filling the empanadas.
  • Grease a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Unfold one sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Roll the pastry out to a 1/4- to 1/8-inch thickness.
  • Using a knife, cut out 4 equal squares measuring 4 1/2-by-5 1/2 inches.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the cooled beef mixture to the center of each square.
  • Brush the edges of each square with some egg wash and fold to shape into triangles.
  • Crimp the edges with a fork.
  • Transfer the empanadas to the prepared baking sheet and brush them with the remaining egg wash.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Serve warm and enjoy the savory goodness of these homemade empanadas!

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Pairing:
A medium-bodied Malbec or a fruity Tempranillo would complement the flavors of these empanadas nicely.

Nutrition values

Calories: 300 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 15 g | Sugar: 8 g
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Course; Beef / Main Course