Argentinian Empanadas

One of the most desired and craved dishes in Argentina, we'll be learning how to make beef empanadas with Chef Gaston Storace, a native from Argentina. Join as he teaches us how to make  a savory meat filling, dough from scratch and how to fold it into perfect pockets of goodness. Get your ingredients ready and join us for a Zoom virtual cooking class. Video on is recommended but not mandatory. You'll be muted upon entry, can interact and ask questions via chat or by unmuting yourself.

INGREDIENTS 

• 2 eggs, divided (1 for boiling, 1 to brush dough)
• 2 oz (60 ml) of olive oil
• ½ lb (250 g) ground beef*
• ½ yellow or white onion, finely chopped
• ½ red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 scallion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup (230 ml) water, red wine, or beef stock
• salt & pepper to taste

*for a vegetarian substitution, use ½ lb (250 g) fresh or dried mushrooms rehydrated in warm water

DOUGH

• ½ cup (120 ml) water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups (200 g) all-purpose flour

CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 oz (60 ml) olive oil or vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons white or red vinegar
• salt & pepper to taste

TOOLS

• medium size saucepan
• small pot
• baking tray
• oven
• knife and spoons
• cutting board
• rolling pin

ABOUT CHEF GASTON STORACE

Chef Gastón grew up surrounded by the culinary traditions of his mother and grandmothers. After studying gastronomy, fine arts, and floriculture, Gaston went on to pursue a culinary career across Latin America and worked at some of the leading restaurants in Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Uruguay. His current project is “WILDCURRY,” in which he hosts private dinner gatherings, gives cooking lessons, and creates gourmet meal kits for in-home preparation.

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