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These empanadas have a hearty beef and lentil filling encased in crisp pastry crust flavoured with smoked paprika that I have adapted from Savoring Time in the Kitchen. Thanks, Susan!
Empanadas are popular throughout South America and traditionally these little meat pies are fried, but I prefer to make them slightly healthy by baking them. Serve these as appetizers at parties or as a simple lunch or dinner.
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- For the filling: Heat butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion softens. Increase heat to high. Add minced beef and cook, stirring to break up any lumps, for 3 minutes or until browned. Stir in the paprika, cumin and chilli. Cook until aromatic. Add tomato puree, lentils and sultanas. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 6 minutes. Stir in chopped olives and season to taste. Cool completely.
- For the empanada dough: Combine the spelt flour, smoked paprika, and sea salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter and rub until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. In a separate bowl, whisk the beaten egg, (reserving 1 tablespoon for brushing) and ice water together. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture to bring it together, then wrap in clingfilm and pop in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 200C/400F. Line a large oven sheet with baking paper.
- On a floured table top, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick. Then, cut fourteen 8cm rounds, using a pastry ring mould. Drop 1 tablespoon of beef mixture in the center of each round. Fold in half to enclose the filling, pinching the edges to seal. Crimp the edges using your fingers or the tines of a fork.
- Place empanadas on the prepared tray. Brush with the reserved egg and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden and crisp. Serve warm.
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You are a perfection! These are beautiful empanadas and of course your photos show just how delicious they are. Love the crispy pastry and the spicy filling. I could finish off that plate of empanadas in no time. Smoked paprika in the pastry is a nice touch.
You are a great cook. Your food posts always make me hungry. I would love to enjoy some of those beef empanadas.
Such beautiful looking empanadas! They have an amazing color despite being baked...
I fell in loe with empanadas the first time I made them :)
Empanadas looks great.. in India we make a sweet sweet named gujjiya in the similar shape.. I got reminded of that !! Lovely share Angie :) The looks awesome and perfectly baked!!
They look delicious! Very hearty and comforting.
Cheers,
Rosa
They look so delicious☺
Angie you absolutely perfected your sealing method. These are beautiful and no doubt delicious. I have a friend from Mexico and your empanadas are as pretty as anything she makes. Bravo!!
Oh gawsh, this is reminding me it has been WAY to long since I've made (or eaten) empanadas! These look just delicious, Angie!! I'm loving that beef and lentil filling! And your empanada dough looks absolutely PERFECT! Cheers, girlfriend!
These look delicious! Perfectly baked!
These looks wonderful, a lovely full of flavour filling and great to bake them rather than fry. GG
These look great and I bet they taste even better!
These fragrant baked empanadas must be very yummilicious !
Great recipe, as always. Thanks!
Wonderful to see this! I have always wanted to make empanadas but haven't yet! I will study this. Looks like a fabulous batch. Yum!
YUM! They look perfect.
So pretty! Empanadas have been on my recipe bucket list for way to long, love that you added lentils in the filling.
These look perfect for dinner on these chilly nights! The only thing I'll do different is use TVP as my filling instead of beef. Thank you for the recipe, XOXO
ils sont parfaits et bien dorés
bonne soirée
I’ve never had baked empanadas, which is a little strange because I love empanadas and I’m always watching my weight. I’m going to try to make these this weekend. Great recipe Angie :)
this couldn't look any more appetizing even if they were fried! what perfect little hand pies, and your filling is awesome.
Love that you used lentils as part of the stuffing, also great idea to bake them. They look perfectly cooked.
What a beautiful adaptation, Angie, and thanks so much for the mention :) I am loving your beef version with the lentils and you did a beautiful job of crimping the edges.
These look absolutely heavenly! Yum yum!!! - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
I LOVE empanadas, but never make them, why?? Yours look perfect and authentic!
I have to say no to beef, I'll pack these empanadas with either chicken or lamb and L'll enjoy the best moment with it.
Oh Angie - these look perfect! Such a delicious looking crust and filling! Gorgeous photos too.
You make everything to perfection. These are made so well and they look delicious! Have a nice weekend!
These look absolutely amazing, Angie!
Angie, I've never made my empanadas with lentils! I'm very excited about this and have pinned it so it won't slip through the cracks.
These are so perfect looking and that pastry looks so good :D
Love Susan's blog...so many good recipes. This one is a winner. Love the idea of beef and lentils in them, so prettily presented.
Delicious!! We love empanadas!!
Wow, your crimping is just gorgeous! And the filling sounds amazing, too. What scrumptious empanadas, Angie!!!
Love empanadas but don't think I've ever had any with lentils added…I think they would make a nice addition to both the flavor and texture.
These look yummy, just like our local curry puffs. I like the 2 tiered plate, cute!
These sound so good, Angie! I love the paprika in the crust. And your crimping? Beautiful!
They look amazing! I would never have thought to combine beef mince with lentils!
Beautiful empanadas, Angie! Love the look of that smoky, spicy filling. And I'd never miss them being fried with that beautiful, golden crust!
These are the most beautiful empanadas ever! They look perfect, Angie!! Love that you baked them and the lentils as well!
So delicious! Empanadas are one of those foods I've wanted to make for years, but somehow never got to it. Hopefully soon!
I love empanadas! These look so flavourful and delicious. Such a great recipe Angie! Pinned :D
These are so cute, I bet they are full of so much flavour. I could just eat one (or three!) right now!
Empanadas are great, Angie and yours looks delicious! Susan has great recipes too and I can see why you made these. I wish I lived near you so that I could get some crimping lessons. Way to go, good job, Angie!
I love empanadas.
Olga.
Wow Beef empanadas with the addition of lentils sultanas and olives in home made pastry = divine. These are beautiful Angie, thanks for sharing 8)
YUM! These are adorable and look like they pack a wallop of flavor. You've really created a beautiful presentation for these empanadas, too.
I HAVE NEVER had anything like this before - I need to see if I can try and make them "GiGi Style" cause I do love me some beef!
They look superb, I would love to try a vegetarian version of this..
Similar to a curry puff I make, next time I should combine with lentils thanks for the idea.
I love them. looks so tasty.
Oh Angie, these little empanadas look so good...and perfect as appetizers.
I hope you have a wonderful week ahead :)
Love empanadas! And I think beef are the best. These look fantastic -- full of flavor. And perfectly made, too -- they're gorgeous! Thanks.
I saw these on Susan's site, she always has wonderful recipes doesn't she? Yours look perfect and I'm sure tasted amazing!
Empanadas are a favorite of ours and these look so good. I like that you added lentils in it, so flavorful.
We make a lot such type of puff pastry triangles here and we stuff them with cheese or spinach or chicken. They turned out beautifully Angie!
These look sooo delicious Angie!! That crispy pastry is calling my name!!
How beautifully and perfectly crafted empanadas — comfy and hearty. They have turned out, Angie. I also adore Empanadas and often make with puff pastry sheets. Loving the fact that you added leftover lentils to these.
Angie,se se ven muy exquisitas me encantan las empanadas,abrazos
Wow, these empanadas look perfect! Love that they're baked instead of fried!
My kids love empanadas - these look amazing! I love the Spanish paprika in the dough.
Look delicious this empanadas and very perfect!
I haven't had empanadas in years ! Empanada is one of my fave snacks when I was young though the ones they sell back then tend to be oily :D
And once again you caught my attention. How do you get the ideas for these wonderful recipes Angie! Awesome share!
I haven't had empanadas in awhile. You certainly know how to make me drool, Angie. I am feeling hungry just looking at these!
Oh my Lord! Thanks for making me hungry Angie :) I haven't had these since long time..
I always associate empanadas with Singapore/Malaysia's curry puffs :)
These look so yummy! Can I use Einkorn flour?
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