Empanadas Recipe
Delicious empanadas filled with seasoned meat and vegetables, perfect for snacks and gatherings.
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 cup cooked and seasoned ground beef or chicken
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt, then add chilled butter and blend until crumbly.
- Gradually add cold water to form a dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until soft.
- Add cooked ground meat to the skillet and mix well.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut circles using a large glass or cutter.
- Place a spoonful of the filling onto one half of each circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges to seal.
- Brush each empanada with egg wash and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 2g