There’s nothing like a hot, fresh empanada straight out of the oven! And this recipe is everything you dream an empanada to be: golden, buttery, flaky pastry that’s crispy all over. Inside, a juicy beef filling with an extra flavour punch from the Mexican Seasoning and the jalapeños!
Having spent years living in Argentina, Malissa & Scott assure us there's nothing better than an empanada (or two) after a Quilmes or two at the weekend!
While more traditional fillings consist of minced seasoned beef (Gaucho is great for this), olives and egg, or perhaps a nice tomato based chicken filling. We have given ours a Mexican twist and we think this works really well!
Try them and let us know how you get on!
Mexican Empanadas
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Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
There’s nothing like a hot, fresh empanada straight out of the oven! And this recipe is everything you dream an empanada to be: golden, buttery, flaky pastry that’s crispy all over. Inside, a juicy beef filling with an extra flavour punch from the Mexican Seasoning and the jalapeños!
Having spent years living in Argentina, Malissa & Scott assure us there's nothing better than an empanada (or two) after a Quilmes or two at the weekend!
While more traditional fillings consist of minced seasoned beef (Gaucho is great for this), olives and egg, or perhaps a nice tomato based chicken filling. We have given ours a Mexican twist and we think this works really well!
In the now empty pan, Soften your onions for 5 mins then add garlic, sauté for a few mins the add the beef back in.
Then add the red pepper, tomatoes, Mexican Seasoning and jalapenos
Cook for for 10 mins or so, then season with salt and pepper if required
Remove from pan and allow to completely cool.
Using a cutter or empanada press cut your circles (approx 6inches in diameter), fill but don’t over fill the pastry circles and then fold over and seal and press down the edges, a bit like a pasty!
Brush with egg wash
Bake at 190c for approx 23-25 minutes until empanadas are golden
Serve with your favourite salsa or make a chimichurri with our gaucho seasoning if you’re going more traditional
