Hi John, Im from Mendoza, Argentina. Here empanadas are onions, minced Meat and spices. And each province has its own particular recipe. If you want , I can send you our tradicional mendocinian recipe of empanadas. Love your recipes

I once went to an after rugby party. The host's wife was from Argentina. She made a ton of these empanadas and used WonTon dough and fried them. They were out of this world. Your recipe reminded me of it all. I will surely make them soon for a party. Thanks

Ingredients: *Garlic* (3 cloves, minced) *(Russet) Potatoes* (2, optional) *Carrots* (1/3 cup, optional) *Onion* (1, optional) *Celery* (1/3 cup or 45 grams, optional) (or you can make your own mix of veggies) *Olive oil* (1 tablespoon) *Any meat* (1/2 pound, John's using ground chuck) *Tomato paste* (1 tbsp or a generous tbsp) *Cumin* (1 tsp) *Chilli Powder* (1 tsp) *Cinnamon* (1/2 tsp) *Ground pepper* (1/2 tsp) *Frozen peas* (1/2 cup or 75 grams) *Flour* (3 cups or 360 grams into a *food processor*) *Salt* (1/2 tsp) *Cold Butter* (3/4 cups or 170 grams) *Large Egg* (2) *Water* (1/3 cup)

For those who don't want to make the dough, Goya makes frozen discos that are for baking rather than frying and they work GREAT for empanadas. If you have a Latin grocery nearby they should have them. My recipe is similar to this except it uses sofrito, which gives an amazing flavor. I love beef empanadas!!

I like that you use other items like a bowl to cut with. That is what a real home cook does. 🙌🏻💕

Missing my mom after watching you talking to your mom...continue to savor the moment with her 💛 God bless 🙏

I also put in raisins - this is what I learned from a Filippina friend in San Francisco - and it is absolutely delicious!

I lived in Argentina and learned how to make empanadas from the experts - las abuelas (the grandmas). Que rico! We did both of your methods of sealing plus one other. We pinch the curved edge with thumb and index finger both hands and make a z fold. Then pinch it secure and move over a touch. About 4-5 of these along the curved edge does the trick. Place the empanada on your tray with the sealed edge up. Sealing empanadas is an art form. When making the filling we also started with the fat, seasoning, and garlic. Cook just until the garlic lightly browns. Immediately add the meat to stop burning the garlic. Careful, garlic turns fast and sudden. As the meat cooks, add the vegetables, then tomato. The recipe you shared is what we made in Córdoba, Argentina. Make it sweeter without the vegetables; add raisins to the mix. As you fold them, add a green olive and a wedge of hard boiled egg. This is how they make them in Mendoza. I think this is what your mom described; I couldn’t hear her well. I ❤ empanadas. I’ve made them for over 35 years now. Never even thought about the meaning of the word. Thanks. It’s always great to learn something new.

"I usually use a fork but I want them to be cute for you" 😊 ahhhh that energy ... this is what keeps me hooked on your videos! You are so adorable

We love the beef ones with raisins, chopped olives & chopped boiled eggs! So delicious! Thanks for this great dough recipe!

Ive always wanted to try making these, so thanks for the instructive lesson.

We have Cornish pasties in UK, very similar recipe and shape but maybe a bit bigger. Ideal lunch packed in an edible casing for farm workers out all day on the land. Some of the earlier ones were savoury at one end and sweet ( apple , fruit etc) at the other . Love these .

My mom was from spain! She made a mean empanadas on a home made red sauce, green and red peppers pieces of hard boil eggs and the star of the show salted cod(she would soak and added her own salt (she would saute garlic onion and roasted peppers on olive oil) yummy

Thank you John for sharing your unique way to make “Empanadas”. Kudos to your mom for racing such a wonderful cook! As you mentioned “Empanadas” were brought from Spain and Portugal. Around the world they took their unique multi-cultural flavors to make them more delicious! Great work, keep it up! God bless you for sharing your talents!!!🙏🙏🙏😘

I love Argentinian empanadas! It’s a traditional food just meat onions garlic and spices. Baked or fried. Then you have lot of fillings options of empanadas. Thank you for your recipes Preppy!💜

John, I absolutely love all of your recipes! Every single one I’ve tried is a hit. You never fail me! I am a huge foodie and serious home cook. I really appreciate your recipes and I can’t wait to try this one out!!

I get war flashbacks every time I see an empanada lol. One time, my Abuelita took me to her Puerto Rican friend’s house just to get something. I was waiting in the car for over half an hour already and then she told me to come inside because her friend wanted to meet me. Her friend served me a whole meal of empanadas and pineapple juice. I’ve never been so full in my life. I actually thought I was going to pass out. 🤢

I have been craving empanadas and have been living away from Miami for a year can’t wait to go back in a month however I will be making empanadas for first time this week thanks to you. I appreciate it.

Am Peruth from Uganda I like to watch you things and I am doing them thank you so so much

Hola!! I am from Spain, you are doing in excellent job with the empanadas. I'm hooked on your recipes. Thank you very much.

Him and his mother are just the sweetest!

Empanadas can be filled with so many ingredients, so this recipe is great to know 💜

That is amazing it reminds me Ramadan that is number one food comes to my mind when I am fasting thanks for sharing your wonderful food recipes keep going

Hello John, if I making two empanada fillings (beef & cheese) I use the folding method for the beef empanadas and the fork method for the cheese empanadas, that way I can distinguish which one is which 😅 Love your work and everything you do for this community, thank you... 🤗👍

I'm definitely buying your cookbook asap, and shall await it eagerly! Everything I've ever made with your recipes has been incredible, thank you for doing what you do 💕

John, your videos always make me laugh, love how you look at the cameras and always know what to say and know we are laughing at you! Thank you for the videos, and can’t wait for the cookbook!!

Your relationship with your mom is precious!!

I bought the dough already made. I couldn't take too much time making these since I'm in the middle of exams. Thank you John for the recipe they were good! Greetings from the eternal city of Rome.

Hi John---great video! For a secret on the amazingly perfect roll on the dough to seal the empanadas, lay it on the table or mat where you are working, and use both hands to roll the crust, as opposed to holding it in your hand. You Can Do It!!!

Love the editing saying "I'm John. I'm a Virgo." 🤣 This looks so yummy! I haven't had empanadas before I might need to try this recipe. I can't wait to get your cookbook it is going to be here when it's almost my birthday so it's my present to myself. ❤

I like the relationship you have with your Mom. God bless you

Your mom sounds ADORABLE! 😊😊

Thanks for teaching us this. This is such a great idea to use when you have lot of left-over meats. This way, we won't waste and can eat it later in week in a different form.

I'm from Puerto Rico and we call them empanadillas. They are fried and the pastry is flakey. Haven't made them in a while but now I want some.

I love your relationship with your mother. so nice of both of you

Wish I was your "Taste Tester"!!! I love Empanadas...

Hey John, I’m a recent subscriber and just wanted to say you’re killing it with these recipes! I’m Spanish and I never make the masa from scratch. It never even occurred to me, I always end up buying the Goya pre made rounds. Anyway, thank you for this recipe and you should consider a Peruvian version. We put powdered sugar and lime on top. Might sound a little strange but the combination is perfection! Richard 🇨🇴🇵🇪

I was skeptical of the peas, celery, and carrots but it tasted really good and my family loved it, the seasoning really comes through. Great recipe to have with some ancho chili sauce.

Yum! We have empanadas too in the Philippines🇵🇭 😋

Love from INDIA 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳... this dish just like our samoosa....

HA! SO glad you called your Mom during this !! Was hoping she would make an "empanada" appearance !! Look forward to trying this recipe very soon!!

These look so delicious! 🤤 Thank you for sharing with us 😊

EXCELENT I am so thankful to you!!! I am from Argentina and these empanadas bring me a lots of memories. Blessings!!!

i've made this so many times and each time it was perfect love the clear and simple instructions ❤❤❤

I've never tried this type of empanada 🥟 but it looks delicious! In Colombia, we make the dough with cornmeal similar to an arepa and it's very thin to get as crispy as possible when deep fried. Fillings vary but my favorite is just sofrito (sautéed onion and tomato) with potatoes. Serve with a spicy dipping sauce similar to salsa. Thank you for sharing such wonderful recipes! ❤

You have become my new Martha Stewart, your recipes and techniques are spot on. I've made a few of your cakes and will use you as an automatic reference.

Great job... Looks stunningly delicious! Thank you so much!

The simplicity of the recipe looks so appealing ! Changing up the filling looks like an easy thing for endless variety too.😃👍

We were raised vegetarian and my mom would make empanadas with cooked onions, corn, mozzarella and ricotta! She uses an egg as a binder so all the filling stays together. They are delicious! My mom rolls the edges but she leaves them on the counter to do the roll. She is way better at it than I am, so don’t feel bad 😂

I was taught to make them with just ground beef and spices. The spices are cumin , oregano, sage and a whole teaspoon of red ground Chile peppers. They are hot but delicious. This was from someone who served in Panama back in the early 1980's there. The pastry dough also had white wine in it. They are good. The one thing I wish I knew to make is the hash burrito that I got while in El Paso from a family restaurant. Man they were so yummy. Idk what all spices and or aromatics . I wish I knew. I know the owners were of Mexican decent and wish I had asked being a mid western girl. After eating there, I never wanted to eat at Taco Bell again! This was YEARS ago but I can still remember them fondly!!!

Oh, they look SO good! I lived in Paraguay/Argentina for years….so I DO love empanadas! 😋💕

Thank you, John. I made my own filling but used your dough recipe and they turned out perfectly! Appreciate your videos!

Made these last night with some Mexican corn salad and rice. So good!🥰

You are my favorite! Quick tip on the onion. For no tears keep a small bowl of water near the onion you're cutting & the onion will go to that moisture spot instead of those awesome eye's of yours. Much love to you and the family.

Love how you called your mom ❤️ so sweet!

John you did great sealing the empanadas, I like the traditional fold but like the design the forks makes too!

Hi John thank you so much for sharing your Empanadas recipe, it looks delicious, I’ll be making them soon❤

This literally went up as I was frying some empanadas!!!! 😂😂❤❤❤🎉 so cool!

I love your spirit and your sweet vibes. I love your food creations. ❤

I’m a Virgo too and I love your show and recipes. I have tried many of your recipes and they came out great ! You make it so easy Bravissimo !

I forgot how much this ditch means to me. I will try to make it for my fuzzy kids. This can be the answer to my prayers. Also in Cuba my mum used to seal the empanadas with a fork. I think is better because the edges are less thick and one can enjoy them mejor 🥰...Oh and FRY. They taste better fry 😝

I have leftover filling for a chicken pot pie I had made. So I came here to see at what temp for how long to bake. Thought I'd also use the leftover dough from the pie to make an Empanada since I have never made them before. Thank you, John. You're my go-to guy!

All your recipes are great ! You make my day best cook ever !!!

Gonna make this using garden veggies, home grown garlic, onion, potatoes and carrots. Thank you again.

These look soooo good!! I've never had an Empanada. I will definitely try these! Thank you ❤️

Yum, John! Empanadas are delicious. Especially beef and chicken! Empanadas go great with meals, and make great snacks. I want one right now! 😋 😋

Amazing..Thank you so much for Turkish. Translation.I follow you for all recipes…You are an excellent chef…

Thanks for sharing this recipe. Easy and delicious. The dough came out really nice.

Hi john tried this recipe and my husband loved them ! Can you make A sweet empanada recipe next ?? probably dulce de leche or pumpkin filled yumm! thank you for your delicious recipes, much love! 🥰🥰

Been trynna find a good recipe for this, it Looks so good, will definitely be trying this!

I literally did the mashed potatoes recipe from this man and my man loved it. Very simple too. I will continue to use ur recipes.

I just made these and they are so good! The best empanada recipe!! Thank you so much

I actually used your spinach pie recipe as filling for the empanadas. They we’re delicious and worked out perfectly!

John, you are such a great teacher. I love how you explain what to do (and also why to do it!!)😁

Looks so good. I definitely will try this recipe.I like the ‘fold’ method better. Thank you for sharing your recipe. 😊

Love tour videos John. Just ordered your cookbook which looks next level! ❤ 😋

Yum savory empanadas, they look delicious!! Have you a recipe for the o’l Mexican panadería pumpkin empanadas I grew up with? I’d love *YOUR* version. I love all your ideas/recipes. 🥹🫶🏽

MIL empanadas were made with ground beef, green onion, red pepper flakes, hard boiled egg and green olive. Very delicious. So many options.

I love how you teach why things have to be done a certain way. I'm the type of person that needs to know why.

Incredible cooking tutorial! The step-by-step guidance made even complex dishes seem approachable. Thanks for the delicious ideas!

The filling that is used in this recipe is quite similar to the filling of a common indian dish known as the samosa.(also pronounced as sambusa by the indo-africans) Samosa filling can be made the same way or u can skip the meat in the recipe. You should also try making the famous indian samosa as its a very common dish not only made in india but also common amongst the Kenyan and Tanzanian communities.

I'm supposed to be looking how to make a cake (I need to donate one home made cake next week) and I couldn't stop watching this video. I'll definetly try to make this for my kids lunch! Thank you John!

I really love your cooking show because you use fresh ingredients and simple. You are my favorite KZfaq. Thank you 😊 💓

From time to time I made this Empanada with this pastry dough.. it reminds me when I was young and studying in DC- and my kids love them so much even I made the filling so they may eat with anything available, tortilla, mashed potato, bread and sandwich them and definitely over slightly cook scrambled eggs

Hi John, as an Argentinian I love empanadas, lots of love for you and you family ❤️🌻

Yum! My 3 year old is obsessed with cooking videos on KZfaq and her go-to request is Preppy Kitchen! She always asks for a whisk and then inevitably ends up in her toy kitchen “whipping” something up ☺️

I must admit your knife work is very impressive 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

I’m a Virgo too 😬… John you have helped me cook and it has made my family so happy 🤗you are amazing 🤩

Recently I had moved to Germany to Study Abroad (coming from the U.S.) and I was stuck in a hotel for a month due to issues with the university. But I got addicted to your channel. Since I moved in to my legitimate accommodations, I have probably used two of your recipes a week and have been completely inspired to cook. I really enjoy the way you explain everything and how flavorful all of your food is. Thank you for posting to this day, and also I have some cinnamon rolls baking right now (based on a video you uploaded I think two years ago!)

My mom makes amazing empanadas. She makes the pastry crust with lard, and I think it makes a difference. Same with all of her hand pies. You can also make these in an air fryer and they are super good!

I love everything that you share with us. I feel like a pro 😎 😃 Thank you

The knife placement on your head was everything ❤❤❤❤

Very similar to a Cornish Pasty here in the UK xx

I make empanadas a lot but I need to learn how to make the dough. They look amazing😋 Love your cooking videos John!👍

Thank you preppy kitchen for your making empanadas

I'm making these again today. The first time I made them exactly as in the recipe and they were delicious! 👍 This time the filling is chicken in green sauce because I wanted to try something different. They are scrumptious! It really goes great with the pastry. Thanks again for sharing 💕

In the UK we have a dish called a Cornish pasty which is kind of similar but which uses raw beef, namely skirt steak. I have never tried to make them but I have eaten them and they are delicious, they have a very traditional recipe including potato , turnip ,onion and steak and pastry similar to the empanada , how do you feel about cooking it with raw chopped steak?

I've have wanted to make these for a long time, but I thought it was too difficult. You have made it look so easy I'm going to try them this weekend. Thank you for all the great recipes you have given to us.

They are so cute! I like the pretty fold better! Thank you, love empanadas! I’m going to make these for sure!

Your empanada dough looks yummy. Never apologize for doing a good job.