Grilled Argentine cheese empanadas

Ingredients

• 1 package empanada dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup grated cheese (provolone, mozzarella or any cheese you like)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green olives
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 beaten egg
• Vegetable oil, for brushing the grill

Step-by-step preparation

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a large bowl, mix the grated cheese, onion, green olives and red pepper.
3. Unroll the empanada dough and cut it into circles about 4–5 inches in diameter.
4. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each circle.
5. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon and press the edges with a fork to seal.
6. Brush the hot grill with vegetable oil and place the cheese empanadas on the grill.
7. Cook for about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
8. Remove the empanadas from the grill and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve and enjoy these grilled cheese empanadas.