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Recipe of Empanadas with Chimichurri Sauce

Recipe of Empanadas with Chimichurri Sauce
Indulge in the rich flavors of Argentinian Empanadas paired with a zesty Chimichurri Sauce. The buttery empanada dough envelopes a savory filling of ground beef, onions, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and raisins, seasoned with cumin and paprika. Baked to golden perfection, these handheld delights are served alongside a vibrant chimichurri sauce featuring fresh parsley, garlic, oregano, and a hint of red pepper flakes. Transport your taste buds to the streets of Argentina with this delightful recipe.
12 Servings
60 min Preparation
Intermediate
Empanadas

Ingredients

  • or the Empanada Dough:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • For the Filling:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Chimichurri Sauce:
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions:

    Step 1
  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold, diced butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Step 2
  • Gradually add water, mixing until the dough comes together. Knead briefly, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Step 3
  • In a skillet, cook ground beef and chopped onions until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Step 4
  • Add chopped hard-boiled eggs, sliced olives, raisins, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the beef mixture. Mix well and let it cool.
  • Step 5
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Step 6
  • Roll out the chilled dough and cut circles.
  • Step 7
  • Spoon the beef filling onto each dough circle. Fold in half and crimp the edges to seal.
  • Step 8
  • Place empanadas on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 9
  • While baking, prepare the chimichurri sauce by combining chopped parsley, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Step 10
  • Serve the empanadas warm with chimichurri sauce on the side. Enjoy the authentic flavors of Argentina!

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