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Beef Empanadas

Beef Empanadas prepared dish

Beef empanadas are savory pastries filled with seasoned ground beef and spices, wrapped in a flaky crust. These delicious turnovers are perfect for a snack or as part of a meal.

This recipe is snack, scaled for 6 servings, with 30 min prep and 25 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 55 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, onion, green bell pepper, garlic.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 12 pieces empanada dough
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 large egg (beaten)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion, cooking until translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and chopped green bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the ground beef, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, cooking until the beef is browned and fully cooked.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
  6. Lay out the empanada dough pieces on a clean surface and place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center of each piece.
  7. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal, using a fork to crimp if desired.
  8. Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with the beaten egg.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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