Empanadas Appetizer

Perfectly golden and irresistibly flavorful, this Empanadas Appetizer recipe delivers a delightful blend of flakey pastry and a savory beef filling that's sure to impress at any gathering. The homemade dough, enriched with butter and egg, creates a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crust that encases a filling packed with seasoned ground beef, finely diced onion, garlic, paprika, and a splash of tomato paste. The addition of chopped green olives and boiled egg lends a unique texture and rich flavor that sets these empanadas apart. Whether baked for a crisp, golden exterior or fried for a more indulgent crunch, this versatile appetizer is easy to prepare and perfect for parties, holidays, or family dinners. Serve warm and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 1 large Egg
• 0.333 cup Cold water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 pound Ground beef
• 1 small Small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.25 cup Green olives, chopped
• 1 large Boiled egg, chopped
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 tablespoons Milk (for brushing)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 2

Add the egg and cold water gradually into the flour mixture, stirring until the dough comes together. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 3

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.

Step 4

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in paprika, cumin, tomato paste, and chopped green olives. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the chopped boiled egg. Set aside to cool.

Step 6

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 4-6 inch round cutter to cut out circles.

Step 7

Place a small spoonful of the beef filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Seal the edges by pressing with a fork or crimping with your fingers.

Step 8

Brush the tops of the empanadas with milk if baking or leave as-is for frying.

Step 9

To bake, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. To fry, heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C) and fry the empanadas in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your empanadas appetizer!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1434.1 grams (1434.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6742

Total Fat 625.50g	802%
Saturated Fat 139.10g	696%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.80g
Cholesterol 637mg	212%
Sodium 4208mg	183%
Total Carbohydrate 250.30g	91%
Dietary Fiber 13.50g	48%
Total Sugars 10.00g
Protein 81.40g	163%

Vitamin D 92IU	459%
Calcium 302mg	23%
Iron 22mg	121%
Potassium 1564mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.9%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 14.4%