Name: Empanadas de Carne con Cebolla y Pimiento
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentine
Ingredients: 500g ground beef; 1 large onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp oregano; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed; 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Empanadas de Carne con Cebolla y Pimiento

Flaky pastries filled with seasoned beef, caramelized onions, and bell peppers.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add bell pepper and cook until tender, about 3 more minutes. Stir in beef and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
Season with paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
Cut puff pastry into 8 circles. Place 2 tbsp beef mixture in center, fold over, seal edges, and brush with egg wash.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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