Empanadas

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In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed

1/3 cup cold water

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 bell pepper, finely chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup green onions, sliced

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 egg, beaten for egg wash

Juice of 1 lime

Olive oil for drizzling

For a lighter dough, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.

Add some chopped olives to the beef filling for extra flavor.

Serve with a simple salad for a complete meal.