Argentine Empanadas

• For dough: 400g flour, 100g lard or butter, 1 egg, 100ml warm water, 1 tsp salt
• For filling: 400g ground beef, 1 onion, 2 green onions, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 1/2 tsp chili flakes, 2 hard-boiled eggs chopped, 50g green olives, 30g raisins
• 1 egg for egg wash

Instructions

1. 1

   Make dough: cut fat into flour, add egg and water. Knead until smooth. Rest 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Brown beef with onion and spices. Cool completely. Mix in eggs, olives, and raisins.

3. 3

   Roll dough thin. Cut circles 12cm diameter.

4. 4

   Place filling in center. Fold and crimp edges with a repulgue (rope pattern).

5. 5

   Brush with egg wash. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden.

6. 6

   Serve warm with chimichurri or salsa criolla.

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