Easy Cheesy Beef Empanadas

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 10 count Empanada dough discs
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Diced onion
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 pinch Salt and pepper
• 1 large Egg (for wash)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until softened.

3. 3

   Add the ground beef to the skillet, browning it thoroughly and draining any excess fat.

4. 4

   Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes then let cool slightly.

5. 5

   Place a spoonful of the beef mixture onto the center of each dough disc and top with shredded cheese.

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Brush the tops of the empanadas with a beaten egg wash for a golden finish.

8. 8

   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.