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Empanadas Beef Turnovers Recipe

A delicious and savory beef turnover recipe, perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Latin American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Filling

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ cup Green Olives, sliced
  • ¼ cup Raisins

Dough

  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Butter, chilled and diced
  • ⅓ cup Cold Water

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened.
  4. Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in olives and raisins. Let the filling cool.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Gradually add cold water, mixing until dough forms. Knead briefly on a floured surface.
  8. Roll out dough and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.
  9. Fold dough over filling and seal edges with a fork. Place on a baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Beef Turnovers, Empanadas
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