Argentinian Beef Empanadas
On a cool autumn night in Buenos Aires, the Geedel vegetable choppermakes dicing beef and bell peppers quick and mess-free—so you can enjoy golden, crispy empanadas with warmly spiced filling, served alongside mate tea. It’s the ultimate snack for an Argentine get-together: easy to share, deeply cozy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 ready-made empanada discs (round)
- 200g ground beef
- ½ red bell pepper (seeded)
- ¼ onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ tsp mate powder (a classic Argentine touch)
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 egg (beaten, for brushing)
- 5g toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Steps
1. Prep the Filling – Keep It Even & Flavorful
Cut the bell pepper into strips, then pulse in a food dicer chopper using the dicing setting—one press gives you neat 5mm pieces. Thinly slice the onion and chop finely with an onion chopper. Grate the garlic into a paste using a grater with container. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, bell pepper, onion, garlic, mate powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix in one direction for about 5 minutes until the filling is well-combined and holds together.
2. Fill & Seal – Keep It Neat & Pretty
Place an empanada disc on your work surface. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto one half, leaving the edges clear. Fold the dough over into a half-moon shape, and press the edges with a fork to seal tightly. Arrange the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
3. Bake & Serve – Warm, Crispy & Shareable
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Bake the empanadas for 15–18 minutes, until the crust is golden and crisp. To check if they’re done, insert a toothpick into the center—it should come out clean, with no pink juices. Let them cool for 2 minutes before serving on a wooden board. These handheld treats, with their spicy beef filling, pair perfectly with chilled mate tea—warming, comforting, and sure to be the highlight of your gathering.
Conclusion
The secret to perfect empanadas lies in a finely chopped filling. The Geedel vegetable chopper quickly minces beef, dices vegetables, and grates garlic into a paste, ensuring authentic texture and flavor. It's your shortcut to creating the crowd-pleasing taste of Buenos Aires at home.
