Beef empanadas
Cookware & equipmentInstructions describe the base batch. Ingredient quantities adjust to your selected servings; cooking times and pan sizes may need adjustment.
- Step 1
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Soften onions in oil 10 minutes; add beef, cumin, paprika and salt and cook to 160°F.
- Step 2
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Cool filling promptly, then fold in hard-cooked eggs and olives.
- Step 3
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Fill wrappers without overfilling, seal edges and brush with beaten egg.
- Step 4
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Bake at 400°F 20–25 minutes until golden and center reaches 165°F. Makes 12 individual empanadas.
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Recipe notes & food safety
Editorial draft — cooking, timing and origin review pending. Kitchen testing: not tested. Origin review is pending; no historical attribution is claimed.
12 portions from one batch. Portion size and timing need kitchen testing. Separate wet sauces and crisp/raw garnishes. Use clean shallow food-safe containers and keep portions small enough to chill promptly.
Refrigerate promptly at 40°F or below, within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F). For cooked meals use within 3–4 days, or freeze earlier portions intended for later days. Follow stricter ingredient and package guidance.
Thaw in the refrigerator; reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F throughout. Stir and check several places. Keep cold salads cold rather than applying a reheating instruction to them. Texture after freezing is a proposed use, not a tested result. Label date and contents; use freezer-rated packaging and manufacturer headspace instructions.
Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is pending. Review labels, allergies and household needs. Keep raw ingredients separate and follow the recipe's temperature guidance. Serving illustrations are AI-generated.