Beef Turnovers Recipe (Spanish Style Empanadas)

Beef Turnovers Recipe (Spanish Style Empanadas)

Whether you rustle them up for an appetizer, main course or even a meal on the go, these Spanish Empanadas make for a tasty twist on the turnover that will keep you coming back for more.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Hispanic, Spanish

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings People

Calories 582kcal

Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

Oven

Ingredients

Beef Turnovers Filling

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
⅓ Cup Chopped Onions
1 Bell Pepper
1 Tsp. Chili Powder
2 Tsp. Ground Cumin
1 Tbsp. Red Pepper Flakes
½ Cup White Wine Or white wine vinegar will also work
2 Tsp. Kosher Salt
1 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1 Lb. Ground Beef Or ground turkey
⅓ Cup Green Olives Pitted, chopped
4 Large Eggs
1 Tbsp. Dried Parsley
6 Pie Crust We used the Pillsbury Brand
All-Purpose Flour For Dusting
1 Egg For Egg Wash Mixture
1 Tbsp. Water For Egg Wash Mixture

For Dipping Sauce

1 ½ Cup Sour Cream
2 Tbsp. Pumpkin Seeds
2 Tsp. Garlic Powder
2 Tsp. Dried Cilantro
½ Tsp. Salt
½ Tsp. Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

Cooking Method For The Filling:

Cut onions, peppers, green olives. Place a in a bowl and set aside.
Boil eggs for 10 minutes and chop them. Set aside.
In a pan, add olive oil and sauté onions for 5 minutes.
Add peppers and sauté for 5 more minutes.
Season with dried herbs.
Add ground beef, cook until light brown and deglaze with white wine. Then, remove it from the heat. Do not overcook as you risk the meat being dry.
Add olives and chopped egg into the mixture. Mix well to combine and set aside.

Homemade Dough For Empanadas:

Divide the dough into 40 gram balls, or roll out the store-bought dough and cut it into 2-3 mm thick circles.
Place the dough onto your hand and add place 40 grams or about 3 tablespoon of the filling in the center of the circle.
Fold in half and close with using fingers.
Crimp the sides. Then use a fork to seal the edge.
Place empanadas onto a baking sheet.
Bake in pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. The empanadas should be bake until golden.

For Dipping Sauce:

Whisk all the ingredients and season with dried herbs.
Place in the refrigerator until ready to be served and enjoy.

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Calories are estimated per serving.

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