Ingredients:
For the Empanada Dough:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 egg
⅓ cup cold water
For the Filling:
1 tbsp olive oil
½ lb ground beef
½ small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg (for egg wash)
Directions:
Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
Add cold butter and cut it into the flour using a fork or pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the egg and cold water until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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