Description
These Beef and Cheese Empanadas are a delicious Latin American appetizer or snack. Filled with seasoned ground beef, olives, and cheddar cheese, these baked empanadas are packed with flavor and perfect for parties or a tasty meal.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup green olives, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Other:
- 2 packages refrigerated pie dough or empanada dough discs (about 20 discs)
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics and Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic. Add ground beef, brown it, then season with cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add Flavors: Stir in tomato paste and beef broth, simmer until thickened. Mix in olives and cheese.
- Prepare Empanadas: Preheat oven, place filling on dough discs, fold into half-moon shapes, seal edges, brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake empanadas until golden brown, about 20–25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cheddar with Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
- For extra flavor, add diced bell peppers to the filling.
- Air-frying option: Cook at 375°F for approximately 12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
