Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 1/4 cup ice water
For the filling:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup white onion, shredded
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 cup potatoes, diced and cooked
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 egg yolk
Salt to taste
Cooking Instructions:
For the filling:
- In a large skillet, heat the oil.
- Add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, beef, tomato paste and cumin and cook for about six minutes over medium heat.
- Add the cooked potatoes and cook for about seven minutes.
- Add the broth, season with salt and cook until meat is cooked through.
For the dough:
- Place the flour and salt in a bowl.
- Add the butter and water until the dough forms.
- Form a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin rectangle.
- Cut out round shapes with a cutter or a small plate.
To make the empanada:
- Fill the dough with the beef mixture.
- Brush the edges with egg and close the dough by pressing the edges together to form a half moon.
- Preheat oil in a deep pot.
- Fry the empanadas for about three minutes on each side.
- Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
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