Beef Empanadas

Sauté beef with vegetables and beer filling, wrap in homemade spiced pastry, and bake until golden brown and hot.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 209.6 kcals 2515.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.2 grams 266.2 grams
Fat 9.6 grams 115.6 grams
Protein 8.6 grams 102.8 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
12 empanadas
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
75
g
Butter
Chilled, cut into cubes
50
ml
1
piece
Egg Yolk
Free-range
1
piece
Egg
Free-range, beaten for glazing
GrainsCereals
225
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
100
ml
Mexican Beer
Dark beer, brown ale or stout
Meat
225
g
Beef Mince
Extra lean
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
Crushed
0.75
tsp
Cumin
Ground
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
To taste, freshly ground
0.5
tsp
0.5
tsp
1
pinch
Salt
For pastry
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Chopped
1
piece
Carrot
Finely chopped
1
piece
Potato
Peeled, cut into cubes

Steps

  • Heat oil in a pan and fry onion, garlic, and carrot until soft.
  • Add beef mince and fry for 4 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Stir in tomato purée, cumin, and chilli powder and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and beer, then simmer for 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Allow the filling mixture to cool completely.
  • Pulse flour, turmeric, chilli flakes, butter, and salt in a food processor to breadcrumbs.
  • Add milk and egg yolk, pulsing until a dough forms.
  • Knead dough on a floured surface, wrap, and chill for one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Roll out pastry and cut twelve 10cm diameter circles.
  • Place a spoonful of filling into the center of each circle.
  • Brush edges with beaten egg, fold over, and seal while removing air.
  • Crimp the edges of the pastry with a fork.
  • Bake on a tray for 10 minutes until pastry is cooked and golden.
  • Serve empanadas on a plate with sweet chilli dipping sauce.