Christmas Around The World

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At our annual Christmas party this year I was inspired by the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, and decided to do Christmas around the world. Man was it good! I unfortuantly didnt even think to take any pictures :( But I am going to try and post some of the things I made for you guys to try :)

First Up! Spicy Beef Empanadas from Argentina - These were a huge hit at the party, I made Approx. 50 of them there were none left, and people were begging for more.

For the Dough, I used Puff Pastery You could even use the shells with this it would be kinda cool, But I cut it into Squares and made little Empanadas with mine.

Filling:

• 1 cup lard (melted)
• 2 1/2 cups yellow onion (Or spanish onion)
• 1 1/2 pounds cooked roast beef cut into small cubes
• 2 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons red chili flakes
• 2 cloves of garlic crushed
• Dash of Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Heat the lard in a large saute pan until melted, stir in the onions and garlic and cook over low heat for approx. 5 min.
2. Stir in the beef, and other ingredients
3. Cook for approx. 5 min continuously stirring

Allow mixture to cool, Then fill each empanada folding over so they stick together.

Place the Pockets in on a cooking sheet and bake for approx. 10-15 min or until Brown at 350 degrees.

Enjoy!!