Beef & Cheese Empanadas
Golden, flaky empanadas stuffed with savory seasoned beef and melted cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or snack that’s bursting with flavor and easy to make ahead.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 empanada dough discs store-bought or homemade
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet; cook onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until browned.
- Remove from heat; stir in shredded cheese.
- Place a spoonful of beef mixture onto each dough disc.
- Fold dough over and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush empanadas with beaten egg.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Try adding chopped jalapeños for a spicy kick or swap cheddar for mozzarella for a milder cheese.