Easy Homemade Ground Beef Empanada Recipe
Enjoy this easy homemade ground beef empanada recipe, made with simple ingredients. Packed with a flavorful beef filling, these empanadas are perfect for snacks, appetizers, or quick meals. Serve them fresh or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 empanadas
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Tomato paste
- Spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder)
- Salt & pepper
- Empanada dough
- Egg wash (for brushing)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato paste and spices; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Roll out the dough, cut into circles.
- Place a spoonful of beef filling in the center of each dough round.
- Fold and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush with egg wash.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Freeze unbaked empanadas for later use.
- Adjust spices based on your preference.
- Serve with salsa or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg