EMPANADAS
Perfect for summer picnics – makes 8-10

Ingredients:
Oil for frying
1 red onion, finely chopped
500g lean minced beef
1 red sweet pepper, coarsely chopped
1 tin chopped tomatoes
1 beef stock cube dissolved in ½ cup of
warm water
2 teaspoons PEPS Chilli Relish (available
from Bulwick Village Shop)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Handful of coriander, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons pimento stuffed olives, sliced
2 tablespoons capers
1 chopped red chilli, seeds removed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 pack of ready-to-use shortcrust pastry

Method:
Preheat oven to 200°C /180°C fan/ gas 6.
Heat the oil and gently fry the onions, then add the beef and
chopped pepper. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, stock, PEPS Chilli
Relish, cumin, coriander, olives, capers and chilli. Simmer for
about 20 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated, season
to taste and then leave to cool. Roll out the pastry and cut into
circles with a saucer – you should get about 8–10 circles. Place a
generous tablespoon of beef mixture in each circle. Brush edges
of the pastry with beaten egg. Fold over and seal with the back of
a spoon or fork. Place the empanadas on a lightly greased baking
tray. Brush each one with beaten egg. Bake for approximately 12
minutes or until golden brown.

These are delicious hot or cold
and are suitable for freezing.

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