Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 package (12 count) empanada dough discs
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté the chopped onions in a large skillet over medium heat until translucent and soft, about 8 minutes.
Step 2: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Step 3: Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely. Once cool, stir in the chopped eggs and olives.
Step 4: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 5: Place a dough disc on a clean surface. Put about 1.5 tablespoons of filling in the center. Moisten the edges with a little water, fold in half, and seal using a fork or the traditional repulgue fold.
Step 6: Place the empanadas on the baking sheet and brush the tops with the beaten egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Step 7: While the empanadas bake, prepare the chimichurri by whisking together the parsley, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
Step 8: Serve the hot empanadas immediately with the fresh chimichurri sauce on the side.
Notes
For the best flavor, make the beef filling a day in advance and let it chill in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Cuisine: Argentine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: empanadas, chimichurri, argentine food, beef empanadas, appetizer

