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Easy Cheesy Beef Empanadas

35 mintotal
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
4servings
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Savory ground beef and melted cheddar cheese tucked inside flaky, golden-brown pastry shells.

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Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 10 count Empanada dough discs
  • 1 1/2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Diced onion
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1/2 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.

Nutrition per Serving

420

Calories

22g

Protein

32g

Carbs

24g

Fat

2g

Fiber

1g

Sugar

680mg

Sodium

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