Easy Homemade Ground Beef Empanada Recipe
This easy homemade ground beef empanada recipe delivers flavorful, savory empanadas with a flaky crust. Packed with seasoned ground beef, these delicious hand pies are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 empanadas
- Category: Main Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American, Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Garlic
- Bell pepper
- Tomato paste
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Salt & pepper
- Empanada dough
- Egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned, then add onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook until soft.
- Stir in tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Roll out empanada dough and cut into circles.
- Fill each dough circle with beef mixture. Fold and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- You can freeze the empanadas before baking for future meals.
- Substitute ground beef with chicken, turkey, or a vegetarian filling if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg