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Argentine Empanadas

May 5, 2018 by myrecipeconfessions 24 Comments

Argentine Empanadas have always been my favorite. My mom is from Argentina and her homemade empanadas are amazing! The simple dough recipe results in a buttery, flaky crust and the beef filling is beyond delicious.

This Argentine Empanadas is the only recipe you will ever need! The easy dough recipe results in a delicious flaky crust and the beef filling is beyond amazing. You can also fill the empanadas with chicken, ham and cheese, or even spinach and cheese. 

While my siblings and I were growing up, you better believe that there was never any leftovers when we had empanadas for dinner. She usually made them a couple different ways. She made a few with raisins in the meat mixture. Most of my family didn’t like the raisins so she only made a few. Then she would make some with green olives in the meat mixture and some with black olives in the meat mixture. She would bake a batch and fry a batch.

I will admit that my favorite way to eat Argentine Empanadas is fried, but they are still really good when they are baked. The great thing about this recipe is that the empanadas are not dry when they are baked. They are still juicy and flavorful with a delicious flaky crust.

This Argentine Empanadas is the only recipe you will ever need! The easy dough recipe results in a delicious flaky crust and the beef filling is beyond amazing. You can also fill the empanadas with chicken, ham and cheese, or even spinach and cheese. 

This dough is so yummy and flaky. Some people get intimidated by making the dough from scratch or think that a lot of time is being saved by using the pre-made discs. I promise that making the dough is very simple and it really doesn’t take that long to make. And it tastes a hundred times better than the per-made discs.

One important trick to the perfect flaky dough is letting the dough chill in the fridge.  I have made the dough the night before.  Just keep it in the fridge until you are ready to make the empanadas.

There are many different variations for empanadas depending on where you live in Argentina. Many of the Central and South American counties make different variations of empanadas as well.  I am pretty confident in saying  that I have never had an empanada that I didn’t like. In fact, just thinking about them is making my mouth water!

With love from my kitchen to yours,

Carrie

This Argentine Empanadas is the only recipe you will ever need! The easy dough recipe results in a delicious flaky crust and the beef filling is beyond amazing. You can also fill the empanadas with chicken, ham and cheese, or even spinach and cheese. 

Argentine Empanadas

Dough:

1 cup of water

3/4 cup of butter

2  3/4 cup of flour

2 tsp. of salt

1 tsp. of paprika

Instructions

1. Heat the water and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat until butter is melted.

2. Mix flour, salt, and paprika in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center of the flour.

3. Pour a little of the hot liquid in the well and mix. Pour the remaining liquid over the dough and mix well. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

Meat Filling:

1 lb. of lean ground beef

1/2 cup of green onions, chopped

1 cup of black olives or green olives, chopped

1 cup of raisins (optional)

3 hard boiled eggs, chopped

1 tsp. of salt

1 tsp. of cumin

1/2 tsp. of paprika

1/2 tsp. of garlic powder

Instructions

1. In a pan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef.

2. Stir the remaining ingredients into the ground beef.

Empanada Assembly;

1. Remove the chilled dough from the fridge and divide evenly into 12 sections. Roll into golf sized balls.

This Argentine Empanadas is the only recipe you will ever need! The easy dough recipe results in a delicious flaky crust and the beef filling is beyond amazing. You can also fill the empanadas with chicken, ham and cheese, or even spinach and cheese.

2. Roll each dough ball into a 5 inch circle.

This Argentine Empanadas is the only recipe you will ever need! The easy dough recipe results in a delicious flaky crust and the beef filling is beyond amazing. You can also fill the empanadas with chicken, ham and cheese, or even spinach and cheese.

3. Add 2 tbsp. of meat filling into the center of each circle.

This Argentine Empanadas is the only recipe you will ever need! The easy dough recipe results in a delicious flaky crust and the beef filling is beyond amazing. You can also fill the empanadas with chicken, ham and cheese, or even spinach and cheese.

4. Fold half of the dough over the meat filling and press down the edges.

This Argentine Empanadas is the only recipe you will ever need! The easy dough recipe results in a delicious flaky crust and the beef filling is beyond amazing. You can also fill the empanadas with chicken, ham and cheese, or even spinach and cheese.

5. To seal the edges, twist a 1/2 inch section at a time of the dough and press down with your finger. Continue all the way around the empanada. You can also seal the edges by pressing a fork around the edge of the empanada.

This Argentine Empanadas is the only recipe you will ever need! The easy dough recipe results in a delicious flaky crust and the beef filling is beyond amazing. You can also fill the empanadas with chicken, ham and cheese, or even spinach and cheese.

6. Place the empanadas 1 inch apart on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes.

This Argentine Empanadas is the only recipe you will ever need! The easy dough recipe results in a delicious flaky crust and the beef filling is beyond amazing. You can also fill the empanadas with chicken, ham and cheese, or even spinach and cheese.

Baked Empanadas:

Remove the chilled empanadas from the fridge and bake in oven at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until the empanadas are a light golden brown.

Fried Empanadas:

Fill a deep saucepan with canola oil to a 2 1/2 inch depth. Heat the oil over medium-high until hot but not smoking. Fry the empanadas until light golden brown and crispy turning over once. Place the cooked empanadas on a paper towel lined plate to drain the oil.

* Be very careful while frying the empanadas. The oil will get very hot and can cause severe burns or even a fire. Make sure to keep children away from the stove. The oil can splatter and burn them.

The empanada dough recipe is adapted from userealbutter.com.

This recipe was originally posted on March 3, 2015.

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Taco Lasagna

September 6, 2017 by myrecipeconfessions 2 Comments

Taco Lasagna is a quick and easy family friendly recipe. If you love Mexican food, you will love the layers of noodles, ground beef, beans, cheese and more. This recipe is going to rock your world!

Taco Lasagna is a combination of two of my favorite cuisines; Mexican and Italian rolled into one. The layers of lasagna noodles, taco meat, beans, and of course cheese makes this dish an easy family-friendly meal that everybody will love!

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Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad

April 20, 2017 by myrecipeconfessions Leave a Comment

 

Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad is the best pasta salad! My family always requests this salad for family parties. I love the ranch dressing, it is by far the best I have ever tasted. And, it's a great way to get your kids to eat more veggies.

This Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad is a quick and easy salad that is always a hit at the parties! Ranch dressing always seems to make everything better and the homemade ranch dressing in this salad is no exception. The creamy ranch dressing, cheese cubes, ham, and all the yummy veggies make this salad unforgettable!

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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

February 9, 2017 by myrecipeconfessions 1 Comment

Loaded Baked Potato Soup is the best soup recipe you will ever find! Not only is is super quick and easy to make, it loaded with flavor. My family loves the smoky bacon and green onions throughout the soup. This soup is the ultimate comfort food and makes the perfect dinner any night of the week!

This Loaded Baked Potato Soup will rock your world! Just like the name says, it is loaded with flavor. It tastes just like a velvety soft baked potato with all the fixings. The soup is smooth and creamy with delicious chunks of potato, bacon, and green onions. The smooth, cheesy texture will leave your mouth watering and begging for more.

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Blueberry Streusel Muffins

January 13, 2017 by myrecipeconfessions Leave a Comment

Blueberry Streusel Muffins are the best muffins you will ever taste! They are soft, fluffy, and practically melt in your mouth. I love how quick and easy they are to make. You won't find an easier muffin recipe! Serve these muffins for breakfast, brunch, or just because you can't stop thinking about them!

These Blueberry Streusel Muffins are soft and fluffy. They practically melt in your mouth. The vibrant blueberry flavor pops in your mouth instantly. The muffins are rounded out perfectly with the streusel topping. I tweaked four different batches of muffins before I was able to get the texture and flavor just right. They look and taste just like muffins you would buy at the bakery.

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August 3, 2016 by myrecipeconfessions 5 Comments

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Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie Treats are a quick delicious treat that everybody will enjoy! They are soft and gooey with yummy chunks of Oreos throughout.

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July 6, 2016 by myrecipeconfessions Leave a Comment

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Four Ingredient Chocolate Orange Muddy Buddies

December 10, 2015 by myrecipeconfessions Leave a Comment

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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip

July 13, 2015 by myrecipeconfessions 2 Comments

 

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Mexican Fiesta Dip

July 14, 2014 by myrecipeconfessions Leave a Comment

My sister in law made this dip for a Christmas party and it was love at first bite for me! I am warning you though, it is very addicting! You will not be able to dip just one chip and be done.

I think it tastes a lot like a 7-layer dip. However, it is a lot easier to make. It does make quite a bit, so plan on having a big bag of tortilla chips to go along with it.

 

Mexican-Fiesta-Dip

 

It is one of those dips that you can quickly throw together in a pinch and it will still be the hit of the party! Don’t you just love those kind of recipes? I know I do!

Until next time,

Carrie

 

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November 17, 2018 by myrecipeconfessions 10 Comments

Easy Flaky Gluten-Free Pie Crust is simply magical. You shouldn’t let gluten stop you from enjoying a rich flaky pie crust. This quick and easy recipe will renew your faith in gluten-free recipes!

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October 11, 2018 by myrecipeconfessions Leave a Comment

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October 3, 2018 by myrecipeconfessions Leave a Comment

Ham and Egg Salad Breakfast Sandwich is best way to start your day! This sandwich is loaded with hickory smoked ham, hard boiled eggs, and cheddar cheese. It’s the perfect sandwich for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.

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September 28, 2018 by myrecipeconfessions Leave a Comment

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Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls

September 7, 2018 by myrecipeconfessions 22 Comments

Easy Homemade Rolls are soft and fluffy. The smell that will fill your home as these rolls bake is amazing. There is no reason to be intimidated by bread making because this recipe is as easy as they get.

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Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

August 29, 2018 by myrecipeconfessions Leave a Comment

Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles will make your taste buds sing! These soft and chewy cookies are the best of snickerdoodles and pumpkin cookies wrapped into one.

Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles will make your taste buds sing! These soft and chewy cookies are easy to make and always a huge hit!

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Perfect Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

August 8, 2018 by myrecipeconfessions Leave a Comment

Perfect Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies are so soft and chewy. The texture is unlike any other gluten-free sugar cookie recipe. These cookies are simple to make and the rich buttery flavor is astounding!

Perfect Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies are so soft and chewy. The texture is unlike any other gluten-free sugar cookie recipe. These cookies are easy to make and the rich, buttery flavor is astounding! 

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Peanut Butter Cookies

June 29, 2018 by myrecipeconfessions Leave a Comment

Peanut Butter Cookies are an all American classic and this recipe hits the nail right on the head. The peanut butter really shines in these soft and chewy cookies. This is a recipe you don’t want to miss.

Peanut Butter Cookies are the best cookies ever! The peanut butter really shines in these soft and chewy cookies. This recipe is so easy anybody can make them and they will stay soft for days. 

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Quick and Easy Homemade French Bread

May 31, 2018 by myrecipeconfessions 2 Comments

Quick and Easy Homemade French Bread tastes better than any bakery bread. This recipe produces a soft and chewy bread that is the perfect addition to any meal.

Quick and Easy Homemade French Bread tastes better than any bakery bread. This recipe produces a soft and chewy bread that is the perfect addition to any meal.

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Easy Sweet Buttermilk Cornbread

May 19, 2018 by myrecipeconfessions 2 Comments

Easy Sweet Buttermilk Cornbread with it’s moist and tender texture, buttery sweet flavor and slightly crisp edges, it’s no wonder we never have leftovers.

Easy Sweet Buttermilk Cornbread tastes just like Southern cornbread. The moist, tender texture and buttery sweet flavor makes this the BEST cornbread recipe ever! This homemade cornbread is just as easy to make as a box mix. 

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