Description
Easy Beef Empanadas are the ultimate comfort food that combines a flaky, golden pie crust with a savory filling of seasoned ground beef and gooey cheese. This quick recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether you serve them as appetizers, main dishes, or snacks, these empanadas are sure to please everyone at the table. Customize them with your favorite spices or serve alongside fresh salads and zesty salsas for a complete meal. Try these delicious bites today and enjoy the burst of flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package pre-made pie crust (2 rolls)
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 medium diced bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup Mexican blended cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick foil or parchment paper.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef with onions and bell pepper until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in cumin, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili powder; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Roll out pie crusts and cut circles using a bowl.
- Place filling (2-3 tablespoons) and cheese on each circle; fold and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with beaten egg; bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, add diced jalapeños or corn to the filling. Freezing uncooked empanadas makes for easy meals later on—simply bake from frozen!