Empanadas Salteñas (Beef Empanadas)

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Lard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3/4 cup Water
• about 450 g Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 1/2 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 each Hard-boiled eggs
• 1/2 cup Green olives
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1/4 cup Beef broth

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, lard, and salt. Gradually add water and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
2. 2Prepare the filling: In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper and cook until softened.
3. 3Stir in paprika, cumin, chili powder, and beef broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. 4Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in chopped hard-boiled eggs and chopped green olives.
5. 5Assemble the empanadas: Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface and cut out circles using a cookie cutter or bowl.
6. 6Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and crimp the edges to seal.
7. 7Bake: Preheat oven to 190°C. Place empanadas on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

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