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Empanadas

Delicious Empanadas Recipe: Easy Guide to Perfect Baked Treats

This easy empanadas recipe delivers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will impress everyone.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 empanadas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Latin American, Spanish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter chilled
  • 1/4 cup cold water
Filling
  • 1 pound ground beef (or chicken)
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • rolling pin
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add cold water gradually until the dough comes together.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a skillet, sauté the onion and bell pepper until soft.
  2. Add the ground beef (or chicken) and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in garlic, cumin, and paprika; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Assembling and Baking
  1. Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
  2. Fill each circle with the meat mixture and fold over, sealing the edges.
  3. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1empanadaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to personalize your empanadas with different fillings or spices.

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