Beef Empanadas

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground beef chuck, lean

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Cilantro, leaves
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Onions, chopped fine (about 2 cups, medium
  • 3/4 tsp Oregano, dried

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs, hard cooked

• Canned Goods

  • 10 tbsp Chicken broth, low-sodium

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Black olives, pitted

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Cloves, ground
  • 3 cups Flour, unbleached
  • 1 cup Masa harina
  • 1 1/2 tsp Paprika, hot
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 4 tsp Cider vinegar
  • 6 tbsp Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 tsp Cumin, ground

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 large slice White sandwich bread, hearty

• Dairy

  • 1/2 chilled and cut into cubes 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, unsalted

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1/2 cup Vodka

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Water

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Ingredients

• 1 large slice hearty white sandwich bread, torn into quarters
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1lb lean ground beef chuck
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped fine (about 2 cups)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup pitted black olives, coarsely chopped
• 4 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 3 cups unbleached flour
• 1 cup masa harina (or unbleached flour as substitute)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/2 cubes
• 1/2 cup cold vodka
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 5 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

• Process the bread and 2 tablespoons chicken broth in a food processor or blender until a paste forms (about 5 seconds). Add beef, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and pulse until the mixture is combined (about 6 to 8 1-second pulses). Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne, oregano, and cloves. Cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the beef mixture and cook, breaking the meat into 1 pieces with a wooden spoon until browned (about 7 minutes). Add the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth and simmer until the mixture is moist but not wet (3 to 5 minutes). Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cool 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro, eggs, olives, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until cool.
• Process together 1 cup flour, the masa harina, sugar, and salt in a food processor or blender until combined (about two quick pulses). Add the butter and process until homogeneous and the dough resembles a wet sand. Add the remaining 2 cups flour and pulse until the mixture is evenly distributed around the bowl (4 to 6 quick pulses). Pour the mixture out into a large bowl. Sprinkle vodka over the mixture and use your hands to mix the dough until it becomes tacky and sticks together. Divide the dough in half, then divide each half into 6 equal pieces. Transfer the dough pieces to a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm (about 45 minutes).
• Place 2 baking sheets in the oven and preheat to 425F. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Roll each dough piece out on a lightly floured work surface into 6 circles about 1/ thick. Cover each dough round with plastic wrap while rolling the remaining dough. Place about 1/3 cup filling in the center of each dough round. Brush the edges of dough with water and fold the dough over the filling. Trim any ragged edges, then press the edges to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork.
• Remove the hot baking sheets from the oven and brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Return to the oven for 2 minutes. Brush the empanadas with the remaining tablespoon oil. Carefully place 6 empanadas on each baking sheet and cook until well browned and crisp (25 to 30 minutes), rotating the baking sheets halfway through baking. Cool the empanadas on a wire rack 10 minutes before serving.