Beef Empanadas With Black Bean Dipping Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Empanadas With Black Bean Dipping Sauce

• Olive Oil
• Ground Beef
• Garlic Cloves
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Ground Cumin
• Cayenne Pepper
• Fresh Cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Frozen Puff Pastry
• Egg Yolks
• Black Beans
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Roma Tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions, plus extra for garnish

How to Make Beef Empanadas With Black Bean Dipping Sauce

1. **Beef Empanadas:**
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add 1 pound ground beef and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook, stirring frequently and breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until browned (about 3 minutes).
4. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
5. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, for 4 minutes to meld flavors.
6. Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
7. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Let the filling cool completely to room temperature.
9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
10. Cut 3 sheets of puff pastry (or 2 of pie pastry) into twelve 4 1/2-inch squares.
11. Lightly brush the edges of each square with egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water).
12. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the cooled beef filling into the center of each square.
13. Fold the pastry over to form triangles, pressing firmly to seal the edges.
14. Crimp the edges with a fork.
15. Arrange the empanadas on the prepared baking sheets.
16. Brush the tops with egg wash.
17. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
18. **Black Bean Dipping Sauce:**
19. While the empanadas bake, combine 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, and 1/4 cup chopped green onions in a blender.
20. Blend until completely smooth.
21. Transfer to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with remaining chopped tomatoes and green onions.