Delicious Empanadas
Golden, flaky, and stuffed with rich beef and cheese, these Delicious Empanadas are the ultimate comfort food — perfect for a quick dinner, tasty lunch, or freezer-friendly snack. They’re easy to make, filled with savory flavor, and ideal for anyone looking for satisfying food ideas, easy dinner ideas, or meal prep recipes. Whether you're after a quick breakfast pastry or a savory appetizer, this easy recipe delivers warm, handheld perfection.
Ingredients
Instructions
In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Mix egg, water, and vinegar. Combine and form a dough. Chill 30 minutes.
In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic. Add beef, cook until browned. Drain fat.
Stir in tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
Roll out dough and cut into 4–6 inch circles. <
id=”instruction-step-5″>5. Place 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of beef filling on each dough circle. Top with cheese. <
id=”instruction-step-6″>6. Moisten edges with water. Fold over and crimp with fork to seal. <
id=”instruction-step-7″>7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
d=”instruction-step-8″>8. Place empanadas on sheet. Brush with egg wash.
d=”instruction-step-9″>9. Bake 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
“instruction-step-10″>10. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 empanada
- Calories
- 280 calories
- Sugar Content
- 1
- Sodium Content
- 390
- Fat Content
- 15
- Saturated Fat Content
- 6
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 7
- Trans Fat Content
- 0
- Carbohydrate Content
- 25
- Fiber Content
- 1
- Protein Content
- 11
- Cholesterol Content
- 45
