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Empanadas

Posted on December 28, 2025bymaya
Empanadas


Ingredients

  • 1 pack of ready-to-use vermicelli noodles (mihoen)

  • 250g minced beef or chicken

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced

  • Vegetable mix, cut into very small dice

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Ingredients: Empanada Dough

    • 250g plain flour

    • 125g cold butter (cubed)

    • 1 egg

    • 1/2 tsp salt

    • Rest in the fridge for 30 minutes




    Preparation


  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.

  • Sauté the onion and garlic in a pan. Add the minced meat and cook until browned.

  • Add the vegetable mix and fry until the vegetables are just tender (al dente).

  • Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Allow the filling to cool slightly before use.

  • Cut circles out of the dough and place a spoonful of the filling in the centre of each round.

  • Fold the dough over and press the edges firmly together with a fork to seal.

  • Place the empanadas on a baking tray and lightly brush the tops with olive oil.


  • Bake for approximately 30 minutes until they are beautifully golden brown.

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