Spicy Beef Empanadas Recipe | Big Night In

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds nutrients, while all-purpose is often cheaper.

Blitz flour with butter and a tablespoon of salt until breadcrumb consistency.

Pour in 50-70 ml of cold water until it comes together; wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Dice onion, garlic, and green bell pepper; fry in a shot of oil.

Add ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the vegetables.

Add 250 g of minced beef to the pan and cook until softened.

Boil eggs for 8-9 minutes; chop and add to the filling with olives once cooled.

Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface and cut into circles.

Place filling in the center of each circle, brush edges with egg wash, fold over and crimp to seal.

Transfer empanadas to a lined baking tray and brush with egg wash before baking.

Bake in an oven at 180°C for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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