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This recipe may contain allergens🇦🇷
Empanada
Medium 1 hr 30 min~350 kcal 5/10
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Empanadas Criollas
Argentinian pastry pockets fill with beef, onion, pepper, cumin, paprika, boiled egg, and green olives before baking.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~390 kcal🇦🇷 Argentine🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 25 min cook 20 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep45 min
- Resting/Marinating20 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 12 adet Empanada dough discs
- 500 gr Ground beef
- 2 adet Onions
- 1 adet Red capia pepper
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sweet paprika
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 2 adet Boiled eggs
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Green olives
- 1 adet Egg
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Instructions
- 1
Dice the onions and red capia pepper into small cubes.
- 2
Soften the onions and pepper in the vegetable oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Add the ground beef and cook for 8 minutes, until it changes color.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt, then cook for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 5
Remove the filling from the heat, mix in the chopped boiled eggs and olives, and cool for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 6
Place filling on each dough disc, fold into a half moon, and crimp the edge like a braid.
- 7
Brush the empanadas with egg.
- 8
Bake in a 200°C oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden.
25 min25:00
💡 Tip: Sealing the filling while hot softens the dough, so let it cool for 20 minutes before shaping the empanadas.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with chimichurri, tomato salad, and lemon wedges.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~390
kcal calories
18
g protein
36
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 36%Fat 46%
GI 5 · Low GIGL 2 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Empanadas Criollas make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Empanadas Criollas take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 90 minutes in total.Is Empanadas Criollas difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Empanadas Criollas have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 36g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Empanadas Criollas contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Empanadas Criollas belong to?
This recipe belongs to Argentine cuisine.How many ingredients does Empanadas Criollas need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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