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Beef empanadas
Dough: flour, salt, oil, warm water. Rest 30 minutes. Cook onion until sweet, add beef, cumin, paprika. Cool. Fold in egg and olives.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Beef empanadas take?
2 hr 10 min all in — 40 min prep, 30 min cook, 1 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 12 empanadas. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Oven, Rolling pin.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1½ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Beef → Humita (corn and cheese). A different, valid empanada.
Any tips from this recipe?
Cool filling or the dough tears. A wet finger seals a stubborn edge.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.