Tuna Empanadas

Experience the traditional flavors of Argentina with these Tuna Empanadas, or Empanadas de Atún. Traditionally enjoyed during religious observations like Semana Santa, these empanadas offer a delectable combination of tuna, vegetables, and a hint of spice, all encased in a flaky pastry.

Ingredients

🥟 24 Signo de Oro brand "De Vigilia" empanada dough or Creole Oven/Fry varieties
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
🧅 1 medium onion, finely chopped
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🌿 3 spring onions, chopped
🌶️ 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
🫑 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
🍅 1 round tomato, diced seedless
🧂 A pinch of salt
🧂 Black pepper
🌶️ 2 teaspoons paprika
🌿 2 teaspoons oregano
🐟 3 small cans of canned tuna approximately 170g each, drained
🥚 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
🫒 1 cup olives, pitted and quartered green or black
🥚 1 egg, beaten for brushing
🍬 Sugar optional for sprinkling on some empanadas

Instructions

1- Prepare the Filling:

• Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
• Add onion, garlic, spring onions, green, and red bell peppers. Sprinkle salt over them.
• Semi-cover the pot, cook for 5 minutes, then remove the lid, stir, and re-cover for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in the diced tomato, and cook for 5 more minutes.
• Turn off the heat and add drained tuna, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Mix with a spoon.
• Transfer mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.

2- Assemble the Empanadas:

• Once the filling is chilled, gently mix in chopped hard-boiled eggs and olives.
• Prepare empanada dough discs; lightly moisten the edges with water.
• Place about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each dough disc, avoiding overfilling.
• Fold dough in half, pressing edges to seal. Mark edges with a lid for decoration.
• Arrange on a lightly oiled baking sheet, spaced apart.

3- Baking:

• Preheat oven to 200°C (approx. 400°F).
• Brush empanadas with beaten egg. Optionally, sprinkle sugar on a few.
• Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.

Prep Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes (plus 1 hour to overnight resting time for the filling)
Servings: Not provided
Equipment: Generic brown/silver pot, Generic wooden spoon, Generic gas stove, Generic white oval plate, Generic green plastic and brown ceramic mixing bowls, Generic spoon/fork for filling and mixing, Generic metal lid/cup for marking, Generic black non-stick baking sheet, Generic purple silicone brush, Glass jar for beaten egg and sugar

Cooking Tips

• Salt vegetables early to expedite sweating.
• Chill filling overnight for intensified flavors.
• Avoid overfilling to prevent bursting.
• Decorative edge markings aid pastry puffing.
• Ensure sugar does not fall on the baking sheet to avoid burning.

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