Empanadas Recipe: Flaky and Savory
Classic Empanadas with flaky, savory flavor.
Ingredients
- Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter chilled
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
- Beef Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder optional
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green olives optional
- 2 tbsp raisins optional
- 1 hard-boiled egg chopped (optional)
- Optional: Chopped cilantro salsa
- Suggested Pairings: Iced tea Mexican beer
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, butter, and water for dough; chill 30 min.
- Cook beef, onion, pepper, and garlic; add tomatoes, spices, olives, raisins, and egg.
- Taste and adjust filling seasoning.
- Roll dough, cut into 4-inch rounds, fill, and seal.
- Brush with egg wash; bake at 375°F for 20–25 min.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with cilantro, salsa, tea, and beer.
Notes
- Chill the dough for flakiness.
- Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a vegetarian or spicy variation.
- Pair with guacamole.