Baked Spicy Beef Empanadas

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (90% lean)
• 12 count Empanada dough discs (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 large Jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup Beef broth
• 1 large Egg (for wash)
• 1 to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, then drain the excess fat.

3. 3

   Add the diced onion, jalapeño, and garlic to the skillet, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.

4. 4

   Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices.

5. 5

   Pour in the beef broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated, leaving a moist filling.

6. 6

   Place a spoonful of the beef mixture onto the center of each dough disc, leaving a border around the edges.

7. 7

   Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and crimp the edges tightly with a fork to seal.

8. 8

   Brush the tops with a beaten egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until the empanadas are golden brown.