Description
Looking for the best beef empanadas with flaky crust? This one is quick, easy, and so delicious! Perfect for parties, family dinners, or as a simple savory snack idea. These healthy golden pockets are the best treat for gatherings or meal prep. Try this easy recipe today and impress everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
- 1 egg beaten for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until thickened. Let cool slightly.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into 4-5 inch circles.
- Place a spoonful of beef filling in the center, fold over to form half-moons.
- Seal edges with a fork and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
Notes
- Chill assembled empanadas before baking for a flakier crust.
- Add cheese for an extra melty filling.
- Use chili flakes for more heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg