Description
Empanadas are the ultimate game day snack, featuring a flaky golden crust enveloping savory fillings that tantalize every palate. Perfect for Super Bowl parties, these delightful pastries are easy to make and customizable to suit your guests’ preferences. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauces, and watch as they vanish from the platter!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 cup ground beef or chicken
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Whisk the egg and water together; add to the flour mixture and knead until smooth. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook the Filling: Saut? onions until translucent, then add ground meat and spices. Cook until browned; season to taste.
- 3. Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles using a cutter.
- 4. Fill Empanadas: Place a tablespoon of filling on one side of each dough circle, fold over, and seal edges.
- 5. Bake Empanadas: Preheat oven to 375?F (190?C). Arrange empanadas on a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg