Beef Empanadas
Baked pastry parcels filled with spiced beef, onion, olives and egg, the classic Argentinian party snack.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.08 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the flour and butter together until it looks like breadcrumbs. Mix in 1 egg, the water and a pinch of salt to make a soft dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Boil 2 eggs for 10 minutes, cool, peel and chop.
10 min - 3
Heat the oil in a frying pan and soften the onions for 8 minutes. Add the beef, cumin, paprika and oregano and cook for 8 minutes until browned. Season well and leave to cool.
16 min - 4
Stir the chopped eggs, olives and spring onions into the cool beef.
- 5
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Roll the dough out thinly and cut 12 circles about 12 cm across. Put a spoonful of filling on each, fold over and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- 6
Place on lined trays and brush with beaten egg. Bake for 25 minutes until deep golden. Serve warm.
25 min
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