Empanadas mendocinas {Argentine empanadas}
"Recipe for empanadas mendocinas, traditional Argentine meat empanadas, filled with beef, onions, paprika, hot pepper powder, cumin, oregano, hard-boiled egg and olives...."
INGREDIENTS
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Dough for empanadas mendocinas – makes about 20 medium or 30 small empanadas:
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3 cups flour
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1 egg yolk
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1/2 cup of grasa - lard or butter or mix of both
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3/4 cup to 1 cup of warm milk
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1/2 tsp salt
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Beef picadillo filling
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1 lb ground beef
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2 white onions, diced, about 3 cups
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1/2 cup lard or butter
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2 tbs smoked paprika
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2 tsp chili powder or any ground hot pepper, adjust to taste
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1 tbs finely chopped fresh oregano
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1/2 tbs ground cumin
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1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
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3 hard boiled eggs, sliced
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1/4 cup sliced green olives
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 egg, white and yolk separated and lightly whisked
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Dipping sauce options:
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