Jul 14 2026
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Empanada De Argentina Recipe

Inspired by Mojito
Time2h
Serves12

Argentine style empanadas made with pastry dough. Filled with your choice of beef, spicy onion, or spinach. From Seatango Argentine Bakery.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Beef Filling

Spinach Filling

Spicy Onion Filling

For Assembly

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  2. 2

    Add Egg and Water

    Add the egg and ice water gradually, mixing until a dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.

  3. 3

    Chill the Dough

    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Filling Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare Beef Filling

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté until softened.

  2. 5

    Cook Beef

    Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart. Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned. Let it cool.

  3. 6

    Prepare Spinach Filling

    In another skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Mix in crumbled feta, salt, and pepper. Let it cool.

  4. 7

    Prepare Spicy Onion Filling

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and diced jalapeño until softened. Season with salt and pepper. Let it cool.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 8

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 9

    Roll Out Dough

    On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out circles using a round cutter.

  3. 10

    Fill and Fold Empanadas

    Place a tablespoon of your chosen filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold over and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.

  4. 11

    Prepare Egg Wash

    In a small bowl, beat together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the mixture over the empanadas.

  5. 12

    Bake Empanadas

    Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

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