Empanadas Salteñas
Empanadas Salteñas are a traditional dish with ground beef, hard-boiled eggs, and potatoes. They are made with a simple dough and filled with a savory mixture.
The filling is cooked in a pan with onions and spices.
The empanadas are baked in the oven until golden brown.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 27, 2026Share
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Empanadas Salteñas are a traditional dish with ground beef, hard-boiled eggs, and potatoes. They are made with a simple dough and filled with a savory mixture.
The filling is cooked in a pan with onions and spices.
The empanadas are baked in the oven until golden brown.
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Ingredients 16
6 tablespoons water
0.5 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
0.25 cup margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
0.25 cup salted butter
2 medium onions, chopped
2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
1.5 medium red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
0.66666668653488 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
3 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
Instructions
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Combine 6 tablespoons of water and 0.5 teaspoon of salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the salt is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Combine 2 cups of sifted flour and 0.25 cup of melted margarine in a food processor. Pulse until crumbly. Add the salt water and pulse until a soft dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and grease with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
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Boil a saucepan of water and add 2 cubed potatoes. Cook until soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Melt 0.25 cup of salted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 chopped onions and 2 stalks of finely chopped green onions until soft. Add 1.5 chopped red bell peppers and cook for 5 more minutes. Add 0.67 pounds of ground beef and cook until browned. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 teaspoon of paprika.
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Drain the potatoes and add them to the filling. Add 3 chopped hard-boiled eggs and let the mixture cool.
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Knead the dough gently on a floured surface. Divide it in half and roll out each piece to 1/8-inch thickness.
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Cut out 3-inch circles of dough and wet the edges with water. Add 1 tablespoon of filling to each circle. Fold the dough over and press the edges together. Seal with a fork.
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Bake the empanadas in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let them cool a little before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 14g
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Saturated Fat 5g
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Cholesterol 79mg
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Sodium 397mg
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Total Carbohydrate 25g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 9g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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