Spicy Harissa Beef Empanadas

Spicy Harissa Beef Empanadas

A South American street food twist filled with harissa-spiced beef.

Ingredients

  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons CEREN Hot Harissa Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup green olives, chopped
  • 2 boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
  • 1 packet empanada dough rounds (or pie crust, cut into circles)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

Prepare filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook onion and garlic until soft. Add beef, cook until browned. Stir in CEREN Hot Harissa Spice Blend, paprika, cinnamon, olives, and chopped eggs. Cool mixture.

Assemble empanadas: Place 1–2 tablespoons filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold over, crimp edges with a fork.

Bake or fry: Brush with beaten egg and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, or fry until golden brown.

Serve: Hot, spicy, and flaky — ideal as snacks or appetizers.

👉 Here, harissa transforms a Latin classic into a smoky, fiery version.