Empanadas De Carne Meat Empanadas

Delight your taste buds with these authentic and flavor-packed Empanadas de Carne, a classic Latin American dish that combines a buttery, flaky pastry with a savory beef filling. Made from scratch, the dough is enriched with egg yolk for added tenderness, while the filling boasts a tantalizing blend of ground beef, onions, garlic, and aromatic spices like paprika, cumin, and oregano. A touch of sweetness from optional raisins and the briny bite of green olives create a perfect balance of flavors. Hard-boiled eggs add richness, completing the hearty filling. These golden-baked empanadas are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main course. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible treat. This recipe is ideal for gatherings or meal prep, yielding 12 generous servings in under 90 minutes. Perfect keywords: beef empanadas, savory hand pies, homemade empanadas recipe, Latin American comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cup Cold water
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium (diced) Yellow onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon (dried) Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup (sliced) Green olives
• 0.25 cup Raisins (optional)
• 2 large (chopped) Hard-boiled eggs
• 1 batch Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water, whisked)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt for the dough.

Step 2

Cut in the cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add the cold water and egg yolk, mixing until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.

Step 4

Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 5

While the dough chills, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

Step 8

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 9

Stir in the paprika, ground cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 10

Mix in the tomato paste, green olives, and optional raisins, and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.

Step 11

Mix the chopped hard-boiled eggs into the cooled beef filling.

Step 12

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 13

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.

Step 14

Cut out circles using a 4-5 inch cutter or a small bowl.

Step 15

Place about 2 tablespoons of the meat filling in the center of each dough circle.

Step 16

Fold the dough over into a half-moon shape and seal the edges by crimping with a fork.

Step 17

Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the egg wash.

Step 18

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 19

Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your empanadas de carne!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1748.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4505.8

Total Fat 248.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 103.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 1349.6mg	0%
Sodium 9630.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 428.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 36.8g
Protein 154.5g	0%

Vitamin D 158.2IU	0%
Calcium 465.2mg	0%
Iron 38.2mg	0%
Potassium 2811.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.0%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 37.5%