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Classic Beef Empanadas

Classic Beef Empanadas

Classic Beef Empanadas is written in clear, practical steps for reliable home cooking. This upgraded version focuses on proper seasoning, strong texture contrast, and timings that make sense on a real weeknight.

It is built to be repeatable, satisfying, and genuinely tasty — the kind of recipe you’ll happily cook again.

Ingredients

  • 1 Eggs beaten for glaze
  • Salt, to taste
  • 500 g Puff Pastry
  • 1 tbsp Tomato purée optional
  • 1 medium Onions finely chopped
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • 150 ml Stock
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 400 g Beef Mince or sausage meat
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Method

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  1. Heat oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
  2. Cook onion and garlic in oil, add meat and brown thoroughly.
  3. Add seasoning and liquid, then simmer until thick and rich. Cool slightly.
  4. Fill pastry, seal edges, glaze with egg and vent tops.
  5. Bake 25 to 35 minutes until deep golden and crisp.

Notes

Taste and adjust seasoning in the final step so the flavours are balanced before serving.

Prep ingredients before you start cooking to keep the method smooth and stress-free.

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