BEEF EMPANADAS
Empanadas are a popular street food and fun to re-create in your own kitchen. These empanadas have a hearty beef and vegetable filling encased in tender cream cheese pastry crust. Traditionally empanadas are fried, but Lucinda prefers to make a healthy version by baking them.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the filling, heat a large skillet over medium heat, and then swirl in the olive oil. Add the onion and bell pepper. Saute until the onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Raise the heat to high and add the beef. Cook, stirring constantly to brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cumin and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the olives, raisins, honey, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Cook until the meat is golden brown, the liquid has evaporated, and the flavors have blended, about 4 more minutes. Cool the mixture completely in the fridge. Stir in the egg whites.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter or line a baking sheet.
- To form the empanadas, work with half of a disk of dough at a time, rolling out on a floured surface. Using an overturned bowl (about 5 inches across), cut out circles about 3 or 4 at a time from each piece of dough. Gather all dough scraps together, reroll once, and cut. Place 1/4 cup filling on one side of a dough circle. Wet the edges of the dough with water. Fold the dough over to form a half circle. Pinch the edges of the dough together. Crimp the edges with a fork. Repeat the process until all the filling is used. The empanadas can be frozen at this point.
- Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet and chill for a few minutes. Prick each pie on top twice with a fork. When ready to bake, beat the egg yolks with 1 tablespoon water. Brush the egg wash over each empanada. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. The empanadas can be cooled and frozen to reheat in a microwave.
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Tinasia Sanders
[email protected]These empanadas were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would use less sugar in the dough next time.
Testimony Onyejekwe
[email protected]These empanadas were a bit too spicy for my taste. I would use less chili powder next time.
N ali
[email protected]These empanadas were a bit too greasy for my taste. I would drain the beef filling more thoroughly next time.
Funmi Ajayi
[email protected]The filling was a bit bland. I would add more spices next time.
Md Miskhat
[email protected]I found the dough to be a bit too thick. I would roll it out thinner next time.
NaSean Robinson
[email protected]These empanadas were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more sauce next time.
SHREEKANTO DAS
[email protected]I've been looking for a good empanada recipe and this one is perfect! The dough is flaky and the filling is flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Xxsunset Jules
[email protected]These empanadas were easy to make and turned out great! The dough was easy to work with and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
HAZZ CHANNEL
[email protected]I made these empanadas for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The filling was flavorful and juicy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making these again.
NSD Desi Gamer Bd
[email protected]These empanadas were delicious! The filling was perfectly seasoned and the crust was crispy and golden brown. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves empanadas.
Tasfia Jahan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of empanadas, but these were really good. The dough was crispy and flaky, and the filling was flavorful and juicy. I would definitely make these again.
Anthony Kyriazis
[email protected]These empanadas were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were well worth the effort. The filling was flavorful and juicy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves empanadas.
Sahin Alom
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these empanadas were to make. The dough came together quickly and easily, and the filling was simple to prepare. The empanadas turned out perfectly golden brown and flaky. I will definitely be making these again
Osama Elhatti
[email protected]These empanadas were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The beef filling was perfectly seasoned and the crust was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making these again soon!
Fraser Cormack
[email protected]I've tried many empanada recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dough is easy to work with and the filling is packed with flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!
Fary e
[email protected]These beef empanadas were a hit at my last party! The filling was flavorful and juicy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making these again.