Beef Empanadas Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Empanadas

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Garlic Cloves
• Ground Beef
• Ground Cumin
• Curry Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• Dried Thyme
• Ground Cinnamon
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• Frozen Corn
• White Cheddar Cheese
• Unsalted Butter
• Seasoning
• Empanada Wrappers
• 1 egg, beaten

How to Make Beef Empanadas

1. Prepare the filling: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in the ground beef, cumin, curry powder, chili powder, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
5. Brown the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, about 10 minutes, stirring often.
6. Stir in the frozen corn and shredded cheddar cheese. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
8. Prepare the sazón butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the sazón seasoning until well combined. Set aside.
9. Assemble the empanadas: Working with one wrapper at a time, place 2 heaping tablespoons of the cooled beef filling in the center of each wrapper.
10. Brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg.
11. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape, pressing firmly to seal and remove air pockets.
12. Crimp the edges using a fork to create a decorative seal.
13. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.
14. Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
15. Brush the tops of the empanadas with the sazón butter.
16. Bake according to the empanada dough package instructions, or until golden brown and puffed, about 20-25 minutes.