Tiffany's Beef Empanadas

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup green olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Empanada dough (store-bought or homemade)
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
3. Stir in the chopped olives, raisins, hard-boiled eggs, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. Preheat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
5. Roll out the empanada dough and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each circle.
6. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges with a fork to seal.
7. Fry the empanadas in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
8. Serve warm and enjoy!

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