Argentinian · beginner
Argentinian Empanada Style Halal Beef Skillet
A quick deconstructed empanada skillet blending spiced ground beef, green olives, and sweet raisins over crisp skillet potatoes.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 25 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
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.
- 02
Add remaining olive oil to the skillet, then add chopped onion and red bell pepper, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.
- 03
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook for 6 minutes until fully browned.
- 04
Season beef mixture with smoked paprika, ground cumin, half a teaspoon of salt, and a quarter teaspoon of black pepper.
- 05
Fold in sliced green olives and golden raisins, simmer on low heat for 3 minutes to allow flavors to harmonize.
- 06
Return golden potatoes to the skillet, toss gently to combine, and cook for 2 more minutes until heated through.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Pan-Sautéing
Cooking finely cut ingredients quickly in a small amount of hot oil while stirring frequently to develop flavor.
Notes from the kitchen
- 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.