"These traditional Chilean empanadas are filled with a mixture of ground beef, onions, raisins and black olives...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Empanada Dough
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4 cups flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
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3 tablespoons sugar
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2 tablespoons chilled butter
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12 tablespoons chilled lard or vegetable shortening
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2 egg yolks
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3/4 to 1 cup water
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For the Beef Filling
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 large onions, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound ground beef
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2 teaspoons cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 beef bouillon cube (dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water)
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons flour
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/2 cup black olives, chopped
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For Assembly
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2 hard-boiled eggs , sliced
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1 egg yolk
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2 tablespoons milk