Empanadas with Fried Onions

Ingredients

• 8 discs empanada dough discs
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 large onions
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ cup fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Thinly slice 1 onion. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring often, until deep golden and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

2. 2

   In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 lb ground beef. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Season with 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper.

3. 3

   Stir the caramelized onions into the beef mixture. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Chop 0.25 cup fresh parsley and stir it into the filling.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 8 empanada discs on a work surface. Spoon about 2 tbsp of filling onto the center of each disc. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon and press edges with a fork to seal.

5. 5

   Arrange the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with a little olive oil or beaten egg if desired. Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes.

6. 6

   While they bake, thinly slice the remaining 1 onion. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the onion until crispy and golden, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

7. 7

   Serve the hot empanadas topped with the crispy fried onions and extra parsley if you like.

Tools you’ll need

• skillet
• baking sheet
• parchment paper
• fork

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