Spicy Beef Empanadillas
The recipe for these empanadillas filled with seasoned ground beef, featuring a kick of crushed dried red peppers, hails from the heart of Santiago de Compostela at Bar Coruña. You can enjoy them either hot or cold, making them a versatile and flavorful addition to your menu.
Ingrediënten
Yields about 40 delectable tapas
- 1 batch of Homemade Empanada Dough
- 2 tablespoons of high-quality olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped (about 2/3 cup)
- 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- A pinch of kosher or sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons of tomato paste
- ½ cup water
- 1 ½ tablespoons dry white wine
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
- Olive oil for frying
Instructies
- Begin by preparing the empanada dough.
- Roll it out to a thin 1/8-inch thickness and use a 3-inch round cutter to create equally sized rounds.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and finely chopped green bell pepper.
- Cook and stir until the vegetables become tender, which should take about 8 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until it's browned.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the tomato paste, water, white wine, and crushed red chili pepper.
- Cover and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Allow the filling to cool.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of each dough round.
- Fold over and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Heat at least 1 inch of oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, or for the best results, use a deep fryer set to 375°F.
- To check if the oil is ready, toss in a cube of bread; it should quickly brown.
- Carefully place the filled empanadillas in the hot oil, turning them once, and fry until they achieve a light golden brown color, which typically takes about 2 minutes.
- Retrieve them with a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serve these delectable spicy beef empanadillas while they're still hot.
Enjoy your revamped Spicy Beef Empanadillas, whether you serve them hot or cold, at your next gathering!
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