Description
Satisfy your cravings with these delicious Beef & Cheese Empanadas. Flaky pie crusts filled with seasoned ground beef and gooey cheddar cheese make for a perfect snack or meal!
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Empanadas:
- 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté Onion: In a skillet, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until softened.
- Add Flavors: Add garlic, ground beef, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned.
- Melt Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Prepare Crusts: Roll out pie crusts and cut into circles.
- Fill Dough: Spoon beef mixture onto dough circles.
- Seal Empanadas: Fold dough over filling, press edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush with Egg: Brush empanadas with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can customize the seasoning to your preference, adding herbs or spices.
- These empanadas can be frozen before baking for a convenient make-ahead option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Beef Cheese Empanadas, Empanada Recipe, Homemade Empanadas
