Bring the flavour of Buenos Aires to your table with our Award-Winning Great Taste Awards 2025 Argentine Beef Empanadas. These best-selling, hand-folded savory pastries are generously filled with a rich, traditional minced beef mixture, crafted using our improved 2024 recipe for deeper flavor and a more satisfying bite. Each empanada weighs 70g and comes frozen for maximum convenience—ideal for an easy weeknight dinner, a party appetizer, or an authentic Argentine feast at home.

Made with 80% minced beef and a fragrant blend of onions, red peppers, egg, and classic South American spices like oregano, cumin, sweet paprika, and crushed red pepper, these empanadas are wrapped in a golden, flaky pastry that crisps beautifully in the oven or air fryer. The result is a hearty, authentic taste that has earned its place as a customer favorite.

Don't just take our word for it—here's what the judges had to say:

"These handmade Argentine-style beef empanadas were praised for their plump, attractive appearance and crispy pastry. Judges were impressed by the chunky, well-spiced, and moist filling, with one noting the sweetness from well-cooked onions created a "characterful set of flavours." Overall, they were considered a satisfying, filling, and "really well executed" product."

Key Features:

• 6 frozen empanadas per pack (70g each)

• High beef content (80%) with bold, traditional flavours

• Hand-folded and ready to bake – no prep needed

• Oven and air fryer friendly

• Perfect for snacks, entertaining, or a quick lunch/dinner

• Made in the UK with authentic Argentine inspiration

Storage & Cooking Instructions:
Keep frozen. Cook from frozen in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20–25 minutes or until golden and piping hot throughout. Do not refreeze after thawing.

Ingredients:
Filling: Minced beef (80%), white onions, spring onions, red peppers, egg, salted butter, oregano, cumin, crushed red peppers, sweet paprika, salt, black pepper.
Pastry: Wheat flour (66.79%), water, vegetable margarine (soy oil, cottonseed oil), salt, additive (E322), preservatives (E282, E202), acidulant (E330).

Allergens: Contains wheat, egg, and dairy. Made in a facility that also processes sesame.