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Beef Empanadas Recipe

Craving something spicy and satisfying, but beyond the usual enchiladas and burritos? These easy Beef Empanadas are your answer! Flaky, savory pastry filled with a delicious blend of seasoned beef, corn, and cheddar cheese. A quick and flavorful weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 243.9 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Empanadas

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 packet sazon seasoning
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages empanada wrappers (about 24 wrappers)
  • 1 large egg, beaten

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

50g

Carbs

1g

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