Here’s a recipe for Crispy Beef Empanadas with Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce:
Crispy Beef Empanadas:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
- Add shortening and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add warm water and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces.
- Roll out each piece into a thin circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Place a tablespoon of beef filling in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and use a fork to crimp the edges.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the empanadas for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Beef Filling:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook the ground beef in a pan over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until it’s translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 minced clove garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lime juice, and garlic.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Assembly and Serving:
- Serve the crispy beef empanadas with a side of spicy mayo dipping sauce for dipping.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and additional sriracha sauce if desired.
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