• Dough Instructions
• In a medium mixing bowl, add the 1 cup + 2 tbsp boiling water. Then add the 6 tbsp butter and 1 tsp salt into the boiling water and stir until the butter melts completely and the salt dissolves.
• Add 3 ¾ cup flour into the bowl and use your hands to knead until the dough comes together in a shaggy but cohesive ball.
• Turn the dough out onto a floured countertop and continue to knead for about 5 minutes, until you have a smooth, soft dough that is not sticky (if your dough is sticky, knead another 1 tablespoon of flour into it at a time).
• Wrap the dough in cling wrap and allow it to rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
• Filling Instructions
• In a large pan, add 2 tbsp oil over low heat until warmed through. Then add the 3 diced yellow onions, ½ diced red pepper, and ½ diced green pepper. Saute for a few minutes until they are halfway softened.
• Add the clove of garlic and ½ tsp salt. Cook until softened and the onions are transparent.
• Turn the heat to medium and add 1 lb ground beef. Continue to stir the ground beef until browned.
• Once browned, add the ½ cup tomato puree. Season with the spices (3 tsp paprika, ¼ tsp chili powder, 1 tbsp oregano, 2 tsp dried garlic, 2 tsp dried parsley, and 1 tsp sugar.
• Cover partially and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove the meat mixture from the heat and add the 4 green onions and 1 hard boiled egg and mix well.
• Chill the filling completely, then begin to fill the empanadas.

Assembly Instructions

• Form the empanada dough into portions the size of golf balls. Roll each ball out into a thin disk.
• Place about 1 heaping tbsp of filling in the center of the dough ball. Fold one half of the dough over and pinch the edges together to hold the empanada together. Crimp the edges shut tight with a fork. For a fancier finish, pinch and twist little portions of the edge down to form a braided appearance.
• Add vegetable oil into a large pot and heat it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Once warmed, add the empanadas into the oil and fry for about 3 minutes, until the outside is brown and crispy. Eat and enjoy!