Description
If you are craving something warm, crispy, and deeply satisfying, these baked beef empanadas bring together a flaky golden crust and a rich, savory beef filling that feels both comforting and exciting.
Ingredients
- Empanada dough (homemade or store bought)
- Ground beef
- Onion, finely chopped
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Olive oil
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Oregano
- Tomato paste or sauce
- Water or broth
- Eggs (for brushing)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan and cook onions until soft.
- Add garlic and ground beef, breaking it apart while cooking.
- Once browned, stir in cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add tomato paste and a small amount of water or broth, then simmer until thick.
- Let the filling cool completely.
- Roll out dough and cut into circles.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.
- Fold into a half moon shape and seal edges firmly with a fork.
- Preheat oven to 190°C.
- Arrange empanadas on a lined baking tray.
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
Notes
Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks. Make sure edges are tightly sealed. Let filling cool before assembling for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg