Beef Empanadas
Discover this authentic Brazilian Beef Empanadas recipe — a satisfying weeknight dish that's an impressive dish that showcases your cooking skills. Made with lard, water, salt and 15 more fresh ingredients, this recipe guides you through 4 detailed steps to create a truly memorable meal. Ready in about 40 minutes from start to finish. Whether you're cooking for family, friends, or a special occasion, this brazilian classic is sure to impress.
20
Prep Time (min)
30
Cook Time (min)
4
servings
500
Calories/serving
Hard
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 60 g Lard
- 340 g Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 600 g All purpose flour
- 3 Tomato
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 large Red Onions
- Bunch Spring Onions
- 750 g Sirloin steak
- 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp Parsley
- To taste Salt
- To taste Pepper
- 3 Egg
- Splash Egg Wash
- Drizzle Chimichurri sauce
Instructions
4 steps · ~58 minutes total
Step 1
For the dough place lard, warm water and salt in a large kneading bowl and stir. Add flour and oregano and either knead five miutes by hand or with the kneading function of your machine. Let rest covered for at least half an hour or overnight in the fridge.
8 minutesTaste as you go and adjust seasoning gradually — you can always add more but can't take it away.Step 2
For the filling place tomatoes for about 30 seconds in boiling water, then cool with cold water and peel of skin and cut into cubes. Press garlic through garlic press, cut onions into cubes. Simmer garlic and onions in some olive oil until translucent. Take out onions and garlic and brown the meat at high heat from all sides. Season with all herbs and add the onions, garlic and tomatoes. Let simmer for a few minutes, add salt, pepper and additional spices to taste. You can prepare the meat the night before, chill in fridge if doing so. Boil eggs and also cut into cubes and mix with prepared meat.
15 minutesKeep your fingers curled under (claw grip) for safety when cutting.Step 3
Cut dough into half and roll out one half thinnly on floured surface. Cut out circles about 12-15cm in diameter. Mine have a diameter of 12.5 cm. Place about 2-4 teaspoons of filling on one circle, put a bit of water all around the edges and fold over the other half so that you get half moons. Be sure to seal the edges with a fork. Repeat until you have no dough and filling left.
10 minutesKeep your fingers curled under (claw grip) for safety when cutting.Step 4
Meanwhile preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Brush empanadas with egg wash and bake about 8 empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for about 25min or until golden. Serve warm with chimichurri sauce.
25 minutesAlways preheat your oven fully before baking for even cooking.
💡 Tips & Tricks
🔄 Variations
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your brazilian meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Beef Empanadas is a beloved dish from Brazilian cuisine, originating in Brazil. With a total preparation time of about 50 minutes, it makes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Brazilian cuisine offers a rich tapestry of flavors and cooking traditions that reflect the culture and history of the region. This dish is a wonderful example of its distinctive culinary heritage.
This recipe is rated hard difficulty and uses 18 ingredients. Experienced cooks will appreciate the technique involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
For the best flavor and texture, use ground beef with a good fat content, such as 80/20. This will keep the empanadas juicy.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
