Description
These Beef & Cheese Empanadas are a delicious Latin American-inspired treat that’s perfect for snacking or as an appetizer. Filled with seasoned ground beef and a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, these baked empanadas are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
For Assembly:
- 1 package (10–12 count) empanada dough discs or pie dough cut into 5-inch rounds
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the filling: In a skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and ground beef. Season with cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Once cooked, mix in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Assemble the empanadas: Spoon filling onto each dough disc, fold over, and seal edges. Crimp with a fork and brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can freeze unbaked empanadas for later use.
- Enjoy with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
