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Argentinian Empanada Style Halal Beef Skillet

Name: Argentinian Empanada Style Halal Beef Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 500 g lean ground halal beef; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 cup pitted green olives, sliced; 2 tbsp golden raisins; 2 medium yukon gold potatoes, parboiled and diced

A quick deconstructed empanada skillet blending spiced ground beef, green olives, and sweet raisins over crisp skillet potatoes.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

Technique to learn

Pan-Sautéing

Cooking finely cut ingredients quickly in a small amount of hot oil while stirring frequently to develop flavor.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook diced potatoes for 8 minutes until golden crisp, then set aside.
Step 2: Add remaining olive oil to the skillet, then add chopped onion and red bell pepper, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook for 6 minutes until fully browned.

Step 4: Season beef mixture with smoked paprika, ground cumin, half a teaspoon of salt, and a quarter teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 5: Fold in sliced green olives and golden raisins, simmer on low heat for 3 minutes to allow flavors to harmonize.

Step 6: Return golden potatoes to the skillet, toss gently to combine, and cook for 2 more minutes until heated through.

Cooking tips

Parboiling diced potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes speeds up pan crisping significantly.
Adjust the salt carefully as green olives add natural brininess to the dish.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Argentinian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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