Minced Beef Tucumanas with Chimichurri
Inspired by the vibrant street foods of South America, these Minced Beef Tucumanas with Chimichurri offer a crispy, savory pocket filled with seasoned minced beef, enhanced with a bright, herbal Argentine chimichurri sauce.
Ingredients
Tucumanas Filling and Dough
500 grams ground beef (minced beef) - preferably grass-fed for richer flavor
1 tablespoon olive oil - extra virgin
1 cup onion - finely chopped
2 cloves garlic - minced
1 teaspoon cumin - ground
1 teaspoon paprika - smoked
¼ cup raisins - optional for a sweet contrast
¼ cup green olives - chopped- 8 units dough circles - store-bought or homemade, about 10cm in diameter
Chimichurri Sauce
½ cup parsley - fresh, finely chopped
¼ cup cilantro - fresh, finely chopped
¼ cup red wine vinegar- ¼ cup olive oil - extra virgin
1 teaspoon dried oregano- 1 clove garlic - minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes - optional, for heat
1 teaspoon salt - to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika. Allow the spices to bloom for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the minced beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the raisins and green olives, and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Fill each dough circle with a spoonful of the beef mixture, fold them into a half-moon, and seal the edges by crimping with a fork or twisting.
- Place the tucumanas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the chimichurri, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, oregano, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Mix well and season with salt to taste.
Notes
You may prepare the beef filling up to a day in advance and refrigerate it to enhance flavor integration.
Nutrition
Calories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 26gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 817mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 794IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 4mg
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