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    The Golden Boot
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    The Golden Boot

    Mini Argentine beef empanada with chimichurri & smoked paprika

    A tribute to the champions and the world's greatest strikers

    The Story

    The Golden Boot — awarded to the World Cup's top scorer — is football's most coveted individual prize. Argentina, reigning world champions, have produced some of the game's most legendary strikers, from Kempes to Maradona to Messi. The empanada, Argentina's beloved street food, is the taste of matchday: hand-crimped dough stuffed with seasoned beef, baked golden, and drizzled with bright chimichurri. Every bite is a goal-scoring celebration.

    Prep: 35 minYield: 12 pieces

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • Empanada dough discs
    • 1 onion, diced
    • Cumin
    • Smoked paprika
    • Green olives
    • Chimichurri sauce
    • Egg wash

    Preparation

    1. 1.Sauté onion with beef, cumin, paprika, and chopped olives until cooked through.
    2. 2.Spoon filling onto dough discs, fold and crimp edges.
    3. 3.Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F for 18 minutes until golden.
    4. 4.Serve with chimichurri drizzle and a dusting of smoked paprika.

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