Name: Poor Calvin's Empanada Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Unsalted butter; 1 large Egg yolk; 6 tbsp Cold water; 1 lb Ground beef; 1 medium Onion, chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 large Bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup Olives, sliced; 2 large Egg, hard-boiled and chopped; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 1 tsp Paprika; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 large Egg, beaten; 2 tsp Sesame seeds

Method

Dough Preparation

1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution.
2
Add Butter
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and cold water. Gradually add this mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until the dough begins to come together.
4
Knead and Chill Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Shape it into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Filling Preparation

5
Cook Beef Mixture
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
6
Add Ground Beef
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
7
Add Vegetables and Seasonings
Stir in the chopped bell pepper, olives, hard-boiled eggs, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Cool Filling
Remove the skillet from heat and allow the filling to cool slightly while you prepare the dough.

Assembling and Baking

9
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
10
Roll Out Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a round cutter or a bowl to cut out circles (about 6 inches in diameter).
11
Fill Empanadas
Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for extra security.
12
Prepare for Baking
Brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
13
Bake
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
14
Cool and Serve
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade empanadas!

Empanada Recipe

Ingredients

Dough

Filling

For Baking

Method

Dough Preparation

Mix Dry Ingredients

Add Butter

Combine Wet Ingredients

Knead and Chill Dough

Filling Preparation

Cook Beef Mixture

Add Ground Beef

Add Vegetables and Seasonings

Cool Filling

Assembling and Baking

Preheat Oven

Roll Out Dough

Fill Empanadas

Prepare for Baking

Bake

Cool and Serve

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