Nations Best® Recipes
Savory Brisket Empanadas
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Argentina, a treasure trove of culinary treats, is known for fabulous stuffed empanadas. What could be better than Nations Best® Brisket, mixed with savory olives, sweet raisins and tomato sauce tucked into this favorite snack? Serve with Chimichurri Sauce for dipping and Malbec wine for sipping.
Note: Can be made in advance, refrigerated and reheated.
Note: Can be made in advance, refrigerated and reheated.
Meat Suggestions
Ingredients
- Empanada Dough:
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 c cold shortening
- 4 to 6 Tbsp ice water
- Filling:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 c each chopped onion and green bell pepper
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 10 oz chopped Nations Best® Corned Beef Brisket
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 large egg, beaten
Directions
- Prepare the empanada dough. Pulse the flour and salt in a food processor to combine. Add the shortening. Pulse on and off until it resembles coarse meal. Add 4 tablespoons of water and pulse until the dough just gathers in the side of the bowl. Add a bit more water if necessary. Form dough into a ball. Plastic wrap well and chill for 2 hours.
- Prepare the filling. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and pepper. Cook until softened, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste, 1/2 cup water and the vinegar. Cook for 20 minutes. Combine with the brisket, eggs, olives, raisins, salt and pepper.
- On a lightly-floured surface, roll out the empanada dough 1/8" thick and cut into 4" rounds.
- Place a large spoonful of the filling in the center of a circle of dough. Cover with another circle. Crimp the edges together with fork tines.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the empanadas on a baking sheet. Prick each one several times with the fork. Brush with the beaten egg. Bake until golden brown, about 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.
Makes 10