Empanadas Criollas

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 packs of pre-made empanada dough rounds (or homemade dough)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Directions:

1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the chopped onions and cook until softened.
2. Stir in the chopped hard-boiled eggs, green olives, raisins, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center of each empanada dough round. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Use a fork to crimp the edges and seal the empanadas.
5. Brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg to give them a golden color when baked.
6. Bake the empanadas for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Serve the empanadas hot with chimichurri sauce on the side.