Beef Empanadas

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup green olives, sliced
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 egg for egg wash

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the dough: Mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add egg and water, mix until dough forms. Wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Brown ground beef with diced onion. Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let cool.

3. 3

   Mix in green onions, sliced olives, and chopped hard-boiled eggs into the cooled filling.

4. 4

   Roll out dough and cut into 5-inch circles. Place filling on one half, fold, and crimp edges with a fork.

5. 5

   Place on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash.

6. 6

   Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

7. 7

   Serve warm with chimichurri sauce.