Name: Traditional Argentine Beef Empanadas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Argentina
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 3 cups all-purpose flour (400g); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup lard, melted (or 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened); 1 cup warm water (approx. 240ml); 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash); *For the Beef Filling (Picadillo):**; 1 lb ground beef (450g); 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped; 3 green onions, finely chopped; 1/2 cup beef broth or water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat); 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and sliced; Salt and black pepper to taste

Empanada 🇦🇷 Argentina

Baked or fried pastry filled with meat, onions, and spices, a staple snack.

Argentina pastry

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