Famous Argentina’s Meat-Filled Empanadas

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Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 teaspoon hot (spicy) paprika
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 chopped onions
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon red pepper (crushed)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 hard-boiled, diced eggs
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 cup pitted and chopped green olives
salt to preference
1 package thawed puff pastry sheets

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Argentinean cuisine is a dominant South American cuisine. The food has a strong culinary influence of French, Italian and Spanish cuisines. Italian pizzas, lasagnas and pastas grant great flavors to the dough based Argentine pizzas. Argentinean cuisines have deep roots of Italian influence. It is quite a surprise to see such a close resemblance between the two nationalities, located so far apart. The Argentinean cuisine can be typically characterized by Urban and rural. Argentina has strong regional differences in food and way of life. The central Argentinean region is inclined more towards meat and dairy as this place is the fundamental hub for cattle production and export. Milanesas or breaded meats are the most loved recipe in this region. You can again see the Italy influence as the name Milanesas which has been taken from Italian city Milan. This dish is served with cheese and tomatoes with roasted beef and ham. Fiana is commonly used bread with all meat dishes. Fiana is also served with pizza in Argentina. This combination is a rare pick in any other nationality. Sorrentinos is a local recipe of central Argentina. This is a sumptuous joy. This recipe is inspired by the Italian Ravioles along with mozzarella, ricotta and ham. In Argentina, cornmeals are best served with molten cheese and sauce. This recipe is loved countrywide. Central Argentina is closely related to Spanish flavors as well. In Argentina, fried pastries have been adopted from Spain. Croissants, a common breakfast in Argentina, had been adopted from Germany. Europe and Argentina share so much in common!

The northwest Argentinean region has a more traditional influence. European foods too are prevalent in this place. This place is characterized by vegetables like potatoes, onion, garlic and corn. This region has special corn culinary area of expertise. Humitas and tamales are common corn recipes. Generally staples are consumed with marzipan which is an almond paste. Wine is a way of life in this region. The northeast Argentinean region is characterized by sea food. But the trademark cuisine of this region is the Yerba mate tea. This traditional tea is loved all over the place. Due to the abundance of palm trees in this region, palmito, eaten with sauce and mayonaise, are an enchantment.

The Cuyo region is highly influenced by French tastes. This region has the highest production of wines which taste just like the French wines. Chianti, a popular wine in Argentina, is an Italian style wine. Argentinean people make use of medicinal herbs extensively in their food. British culture has highly affected the way of life in Argentina. Tea, which is a routine drink of Argentinean people, has been adopted from Britain. Infusion, a digestive tea, is a much loved drink in Argentina.

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