Ingredients
- All purpose flour - 500g
- Butter - 200g
- Water - 120ml
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Ground Beef - 500g
- Onion - 2 chopped
- Egg - 4 Chopped
- Green Olives - 100g
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - To taste
- Pepper - To taste
Instructions
Make the Dough: Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add butter, using your fingers to blend into a crumbly texture. Gradually add water, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Filling: Cook onions in a pan until translucent. Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Stir in spices, then remove from heat. Once cooled, mix in eggs and olives.
Assemble: Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of filling in each, fold over, and seal the edges.
Cook: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.
Pro Tips:
For a flakier crust, incorporate a tablespoon of vinegar into the dough mixture. This helps prevent gluten formation.
Seal the edges of the empanadas with a fork to ensure they do not open during baking or frying.