
Savory beef empanadas filled with a flavorful Moroccan tagine-spiced ground beef mixture. Served with a spicy harissa aioli for dipping.
**Prepare the Filling:** Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
Add diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and Ras el Hanout. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the broth has mostly evaporated and the mixture is thickened.
Stir in raisins, toasted almonds, and chopped cilantro. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
**Assemble the Empanadas:** Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center of each empanada dough disc.
Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the empanadas with the egg wash.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
**Prepare the Harissa Aioli:** In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, harissa paste, and lemon juice. Adjust harissa paste to taste.
Serve the warm empanadas with the harissa aioli for dipping.
Nutrition per serving (200g)
If you don't have Ras el Hanout, you can substitute with a combination of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and cardamom.
For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils or crumbled tofu.
The filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Leftover empanadas can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
Toast the almonds for a deeper, richer flavour.
Oven
Large Skillet
Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl
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