Description
Beef & Cheese Empanadas are the ultimate comfort food, featuring a flaky golden crust filled with a savory blend of seasoned ground beef and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or movie nights, these handheld delights are sure to satisfy any craving. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they can be enjoyed fresh from the oven or reheated as a delicious snack later.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups empanada dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add onions and garlic; cook until translucent.
- Stir in salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Roll out the empanada dough and cut into circles. Fill each with about 1 tablespoon of filling, fold, and seal.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg