Description
Beef empanadas are savory pastries filled with seasoned ground beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package empanada dough discs
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Place a spoonful of beef mixture on each empanada disc.
- Fold and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve with salsa or chimichurri.
- Can be frozen before baking.
- Use ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Beef Empanadas