Beef Empanadas

INGREDIENTS

FILLING:

1 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup

finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)

1 cup

finely chopped green bell pepper (about 1 large)

1 1/2 lb

ground beef (use 85% lean, not the super-lean)

1 1/2 tsp

ground cumin

1 cup

pimento-filled green olives, sliced

1 cup

golden raisins

2 tsp

honey

1 1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

several dashes of hot sauce, to taste

large eggs, separated

PASTRY:

1 cup

unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 8 ounce package

of cream cheese, at room temperature (don’t use low fat)

1/2 cup

heavy whipping cream

3 1/4 cups

all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling the dough

1 tsp

kosher salt

lime wedges, for serving