How to Make Beef Empanadas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beef empanadas are a delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or even a main meal. Originating from Spain and Portugal, empanadas have become popular in many Latin American countries, each with their own unique variations and fillings. This recipe for beef empanadas features a flavorful and savory beef filling encased in a flaky and golden pastry crust.

The key to making delicious beef empanadas is using high-quality ingredients and taking the time to ...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound yellow onions, chopped
  • 6 scallions, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
  • 36 empanada pastry discs
  • 1 egg white, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 36 empanadas

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, scallions, and bell pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add ground beef, oregano, salt, cayenne pepper, and cumin to the pot. Cook and stir beef until no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, then cover and place in the refrigerator until meat is completely cooled, about 1 hour.
  • Remove filling from the refrigerator and transfer to a colander to drain. Return filling to the Dutch oven.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Liberally grease a baking sheet with butter.
  • Place about 2 tablespoons filling into the center of empanada disk. Fold empanada in half into a crescent shape, press the edges of dough together with a fork or your fingers to seal, and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining empanadas and filling. Brush tops with egg white.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    535 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 1472mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 281mg