Description
Yummy Beef & Cheese Empanadas are the ultimate comfort food, combining a flaky crust with a savory filling of seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for any occasion, these delicious pastries are easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. Each bite delivers a delightful crunch followed by warm, rich flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether as an appetizer or main dish, these empanadas are the ideal treat for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups empanada dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Remove from heat; mix in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Roll out empanada dough into 6-inch circles on a floured surface.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Fold over to create half-moons and seal edges with a fork.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with egg wash, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg