Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsLeña RestauranteBreakfast Empanadas Recipe

Breakfast Empanadas Recipe

Inspired by Leña Restaurante
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Empanadas filled with beef, egg, and olives, topped with soft-poached eggs and chimichurri.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Topping

Method

Make the Dough

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Filling

  1. 2

    Cook the Filling

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onions are soft. Drain excess fat. Stir in the beaten eggs, olives, salt, and pepper. Cook until eggs are set. Remove from heat and let cool.

Assemble the Empanadas

  1. 3

    Fill and Seal

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles (about 4 inches in diameter). Place a spoonful of the filling on one half of each circle. Fold over and seal the edges with a fork. Place on a baking sheet.

Bake the Empanadas

  1. 4

    Bake

    Brush the empanadas with an egg wash (1 beaten egg with 1 tablespoon water). Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Prepare Topping

  1. 5

    Poach the Eggs

    In a pot of simmering water, carefully crack the eggs and poach for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but yolks are runny. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Serve

  1. 6

    Plate and Serve

    Serve the baked empanadas topped with a poached egg and drizzled with chimichurri sauce.

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