Classic empanadas –Are you ready to dive into the delicious world of empanadas? These little pockets of joy are not only fun to make but also even more fun to eat! Whether you’re a kitchen novice or a seasoned chef, with La Salteña’s Tapa De Empanadas Criollas, you can become a culinary superstar in no time. Get your apron on and let’s get started!
Behold the Empanada Magic
First, we present our star of the show!
Now, onto the fun part – filling our empanadas with delightful ingredients! You can go sweet, savory, or adventurous with the fillings; the choice is yours!
Ingredients
- 1 pack of La Salteña Tapa De Empanadas Criollas (15 units)
- 1 lb ground beef (or your choice of protein)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup olives, sliced (green or black for a zest of flavor)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef along with the chopped onion and diced bell pepper until the meat is browned and cooked through.
- Add in the olives, chopped hard-boiled eggs, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together, and let it cool for a bit.
- Next, take that star filling mixture and get ready to stuff those empanada dough circles! Place about a tablespoon of filling onto one half of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges together. You can crimp the edges to give them a fancy look, or just use a fork; no judgment here!
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Now, place the filled empanadas on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- To make them look golden and glamorous, brush the tops with a mix of egg wash (just beaten egg). This will give them that lovely golden hue!
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until they’re golden and crispy.
- Finally, let them cool down a tad (if you can resist) and dig in! These empanadas are perfect for sharing, but let’s be real—you might just want to keep them all to yourself!
Enjoy the fantastic explosion of flavors in every bite of your homemade empanadas. Perfect for parties, snack times, or just when the craving for something delicious strikes! Bon appétit!
