Easy Homemade Ground Beef Empanada Recipe
This easy homemade ground beef empanada recipe features a flaky, golden pastry filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, and spices. These savory empanadas are perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or even as appetizers. With a quick and simple dough or store-bought pie crust, you can whip these up in no time, offering a flavorful and satisfying meal in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 empanadas
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Garlic
- Green bell pepper
- Tomato paste
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Pie crust or empanada dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Olive oil
- Egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, and green bell pepper until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until well combined.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
- Place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the empanadas with an egg wash and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding hard-boiled eggs, olives, or raisins.
- For a shortcut, use pre-made pie crusts or refrigerated biscuit dough.
- Serve with a side of salsa, guacamole, or chimichurri sauce for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg