Description
Crispy beef empanadas are a delicious savory pastry filled with seasoned ground beef and vegetables. Perfect for snacks or meals.
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, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Add water gradually until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Cook beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic until beef is browned.
- Add cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes. Let cool.
- Roll dough thin and cut into circles.
- Place filling on each circle, fold over, and seal edges.
- Brush with egg wash.
- Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Filling can be substituted with chicken or vegetables.
- Serve with salsa or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- 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: crispy beef empanadas, savory pastry, Latin American snack