Beef Empanadas with a Savory Olive and Raisin Filling

First, preheat your oven to a high temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or 175 degrees Celsius).

Next, heat some olive oil in a large skillet over the middle to high heat setting. Sear sliced onions and minced garlic in the hot oil until they become soft and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes. Add ground beef, a pinch of paprika, salt, and pepper; cook and stir constantly until the mixture is browned and crumbly, around 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the cooked mixture to a separate mixing container.

Then, combine diced hard-boiled eggs, pitted olives, sweet raisins, and chopped parsley into the meat mixture.

After that, take a small amount of the ground beef mixture and place it in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over, pressing the edges together to form a seal using your fingers or a fork, leaving an opening in the dough. Brush the outside of each empanada with a beaten egg yolk using a brush, and position them on a flat baking sheet.

Finally, bake the empanadas in the preheated oven until they are lightly browned on top, around 24 to 28 minutes. Allow them to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.