Argentine empanadas are a delicious culinary creation that has been part of the country’s food culture for centuries.

This typical dish has expanded beyond the Argentine borders and is loved all over the world.

The dough in empanadas is the key ingredient that gives them their unique shape and soft texture, while the filling offers a wide range of options to satisfy everyone’s tastes.

In this article, you will learn how to make homemade Argentine empanadas with delicious homemade dough and a meat filling.

Dough for Argentine empanadas

Ingredients

• 400 grams of flour
• 80 grams of butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 150 ml cold water

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the butter and mix until well incorporated.
2. Add the egg and water, and mix until a smooth, uniform dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for a few minutes and then let it rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is 2-3 mm thick.
5. Use a circular cutter or glass to cut dough discs about 12cm in diameter.
6. Now you are ready to fill the empanadas.

Meat filling for Argentine empanadas

Ingredients:

• 300 grams of minced meat
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 chopped pepper
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• Green olives without pits
• 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the onion, pepper and garlic until golden.
2. Add the minced meat and cook over medium heat until browned.
3. Then add the spices and cook for another minute.
4. Finally, add the olives and the chopped hard-boiled egg and mix well.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Remove from heat and let cool before using.

How to assemble Argentine empanadas:

1. Prepare a beaten egg in a container.
2. Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center of each dough disk.
3. Fold the dough disk in half to form a half-moon and press the edges with a fork to seal the empanada.
4. Brush the surface of the empanadas with the beaten egg.
5. Bake the empanadas at 200 degrees Celsius for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

And that’s it, we can now enjoy some delicious Argentine empanadas!