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beef empanadas

Authentic Beef Empanadas

5 from 1 vote
Flaky, golden pastry filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, aromatics, hard-boiled eggs, and green olives. Perfect for a satisfying dinner or delicious snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Appetizer.Dinner
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 empanada dough discs Thawed if frozen
  • 1 pound lean ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
  • 1 medium yellow onion Finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs Peeled and chopped
  • ¼ cup green olives Pitted and finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup beef broth For moisture
  • 1 large egg Beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet For cooking the meat filling
  • 1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Pastry brush For applying the egg wash

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sauté the diced onions and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.
    browning ground beef in skillet
  3. Stir in the cumin, paprika, oregano, and beef broth, simmering until the liquid reduces and thickens, then let the mixture cool completely.
    cooked beef empanada filling simmering
  4. Place a spoonful of the cooled meat, chopped eggs, and olives onto each dough circle, folding them over and crimping the edges tightly.
    folding and crimping empanada dough
  5. Brush the pastries with the beaten egg wash and bake in a preheated 400°F oven until the crust is deep golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 120gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftover baked empanadas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven to restore the crispy crust.

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