Description
Crispy, golden beef empanadas filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, onions, and spices. Perfect for appetizers or a main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add water, mixing until dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Cook beef, onion, and garlic in a pan until beef is browned. Add spices and cook 2 more minutes.
- Roll out dough and cut circles. Fill each with beef mixture, fold, and seal edges.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Use a fork to crimp edges for a tight seal.
- Substitute ground chicken or turkey if preferred.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: beef empanadas, Latin American food, baked appetizers