Beef Empanadas
Beef Empanadas are delicious hand-held pastries filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, and spices, all wrapped in a golden flaky crust. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in, these savory treats will delight your taste buds with rich flavors and enticing aromas. Serve them warm as appetizers or a main dish, and watch them disappear quickly!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 package empanada dough (about 12 rounds)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Roll out empanada dough and cut into circles (4-5 inches in diameter).
- Place about a tablespoon of filling on each circle. Fold and seal with a fork.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and brush empanadas with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg