Smoked Beef Empanadas Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• For the Beef
• 1 beef cheek (about 2 lbs)
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• For the Filling
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups finely diced yellow onion (about 1 large)
• 3 tablespoons finely diced jalapeño (about 2 medium)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 5 teaspoon finely minced garlic (about 5 medium cloves)
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 1/2 cups beef or chicken stock
• 3/4 lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1/2 cup finely sliced scallions
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• For the Dough
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 750 grams all-purpose flour (about 6 cups)
• 1 cup chimichurri (optional)