Authentic Argentinian Beef Empanadas – Traditional Recipe

Ingredients

• 250g (8.8 oz) ground beef
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup green olives, sliced
• 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the dough (or use store-bought empanada discs):
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup cold water
• To assemble: 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)