Paraguayan-style beef empanadas are a typical delight of the country's cuisine. With a wheat flour dough filled with sautéed meat, they can be fried or baked. A delicious recipe perfect for sharing with family.
These Paraguayan-style beef empanadas are truly a treat.
The combination of ingredients creates a unique flavor that will surely delight everyone at home.
Would you like to cook them together?
Paraguayan-Style Beef Empanadas
Ingredients
500 grams of Wheat flour
500 grams of Cooked ground beef
1 Finely chopped onion
1 Diced green pepper
4 Minced garlic cloves
1 Chopped parsley
100 grams of Lard
2 Eggs
2 tablespoons of Milk
Pinch of cumin
Oil for frying
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare these delicious empanadas, start by sifting the flour and placing it in a bowl.
Step 2 : Make a well in the center and add the beaten eggs, salt, lard, and milk.
Step 3 : Knead all the ingredients until you obtain a smooth dough, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 4 : In a skillet, heat the oil and sauté the onion along with the garlic and green pepper.
Step 5 : Then add the ground beef, parsley, cumin, salt, and pepper, cooking for a few minutes.
Step 6 : Once ready, let it cool and mix with the chopped hard-boiled eggs.
Step 7 : To assemble the empanadas, roll out the dough on a flat surface with a rolling pin, lightly dusted with flour to prevent sticking.
Step 8 : Use a circular cutter to cut the dough into rounds for the empanadas.
Step 9 : Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each and fold the edges to seal.
Step 10 : Finally, fry the empanadas in abundant hot oil until golden and crispy.
Step 11 : They are ready to enjoy with your loved ones!
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