Savory Beef Empanadas
Ingrediënten
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 ounces ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup drained green pitted olives chopped
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 carrot peeled and finely chopped
- ½ 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
Instructies
- 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 / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Pairing:
A medium-bodied Malbec or a fruity Tempranillo would complement the flavors of these empanadas nicely.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 300 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 8 g
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