Beef empanada
Beef empanadas are a type of turnover pastry that is popular in several Latin American countries, as well as in the Philippines, Spain, and Portugal. The dough is typically made with flour, water, and fat, and the filling is usually a ground beef mixture that includes onions, garlic, and spices.
Empanadas are thought to have originated in Spain, and the word “empanada” comes from the Spanish verb “empanar,” which means “to bread” or “to enclose in bread.” Spanish conquistadors brought the empanada to Latin America, and the dish quickly became popular in countries like Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Peru, and Venezuela. Each country has its own unique variations of the empanada, often using different types of dough and fillings.
In Argentina, beef empanadas are typically made with a flaky pastry dough and a filling that includes ground beef, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and raisins. Chilean empanadas often have a dough made with corn flour and are usually baked rather than fried. The fillings in Chilean empanadas can vary, but they often include chicken, beef
Advice
When making beef empanada, it is important to choose quality beef that is not too lean or too fatty for the filling. Additionally, make sure the beef is cooked through and cooled before adding it to the pastry. For the pastry, use a good quality shortcrust pastry and make sure to roll it out thinly and evenly so it is not too thick. When sealing the empanada, use a fork to press down the edges and ensure it is properly sealed. Finally, make sure to brush the empanada with an egg wash before baking to give it a golden color and glossy finish.
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Recipes
Beef Empanadas
- FILLING
- beef
- olive oil
- cayenne pepper
- salt
- onion
- beef
- pimentón dulce
- tomato paste
- green onion
- potato
- green olife
- chorizo
- marjoram
- thyme
- hard-boiled egg
- garlic
- DOUGH
- salt
- lard
- all purpose flour
Beef Empanadas
- EMPANADA DOUGH
- butter
- salt
- milk
- white vinegar
- egg
- ice water
- all purpose flour
- FILLING
- oyster sauce
- soy sauce
- tomato paste
- vegetable oil
- oil
- onion
- salt
- chicken stock
- black pepper
- bell pepper
- bell pepper
- russet potato
- raisin
- garlic
- ground beef
Argentinian Beef Empanadas
- salt
- oregano
- chicken stock
- green olife
- raisin
- cayenne pepper
- sweet paprika
- sugar
- ground beef
- onion
- bell pepper
- olive oil
- cumin
- puff pastry dough
Salteña de Carne Recipe: Bolivian-Style Beef Empanadas
- egg
- onion
- bell pepper
- beef
- cumin
- oregano
- paprika
- salt
- gelatin
- achiote
- pea
- sugar
- green olife
- potato
- aji panca paste
- vegetable oil
- water
- all purposed flour
- chicken stock
- butter
- vegetable shortening
- pepper
- salt
Beef Empanadas
- Crust
- egg
- egg
- salt
- ice water
- all purpose flour
- butter
- russet potato
- celery
- carrot
- cumin
- onion
- pea
- chili powder
- cinnamon
- pepper
- salt
- garlic
- olive oil
- beef broth
- ground beef
Freezer Friendly Beef Empanadas
- tomato
- ground beef
- smoked paprika
- egg
- onion
- bell pepper
- president' butter puff pastry
- hard-boiled egg
- canola oil
- salt
Beef Empanada Recipe
- sugar
- vegetable oil
- white vinegar
- tomato paste
- oregano spice
- paprika
- cumin
- salt
- egg yolk
- tomato
- onion
- bell pepper
- ground beef
- water
- chicken stock
- cilantro
- garlic
- egg
- all purpose flour
- butter
- salt
Fried Shredded Beef Empanadas (Empanadas de Deshebrada de Res)
- canola oil
- salt
- baking powder
- canola
- árbol chile
- beef shoulder
- bay leaf
- onion
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- lard
- tomatillo
- garlic
- guajillo chile
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- onion 88%
- salt 88%
Usual Ingredients
- bell pepper 63%
- egg 63%
- ground beef 63%