Beef Empanadas with Homemade Dough and Chimichurri Sauce

Name: Beef Empanadas with Homemade Dough and Chimichurri Sauce
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed; 1/4 - 1/2 cup cold water; 1 pound ground beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste); Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 3-4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste); Salt and black pepper to taste

20 steps

Prep:40minCook:1h

Experience the delight of crafting your own Beef Empanadas from scratch. This recipe combines the rich flavors of seasoned ground beef, encased in a tender yet crispy homemade dough. Elevate your culinary adventure by pairing your empanadas with a vibrant Chimichurri Sauce, adding a zesty twist to each bite. Ingredients:

Updated at: Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:28:10 GMT

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

Empanada Dough:

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Step 2

Add 1/2 cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add 1/4 - 1/2 cup of cold water, mixing with a fork until the dough starts to come together.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently until smooth.

Step 5

Divide the dough into smaller portions and shape each into a disc. Roll out each disc into a circle, about 4-6 inches in diameter.

Beef Filling:

Step 6

In a skillet, cook 1 pound of ground beef over medium heat until browned. Remove excess grease.

Step 7

Add 1 finely chopped onion, 1 finely chopped red bell pepper, and 2 minced cloves of garlic. Sauté until softened.

Step 8

Stir in 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder (adjust to taste), salt, and pepper. Cook for a few more minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.