Description
Crispy, golden beef empanadas filled with a flavorful mix of ground beef, raisins, olives, and spices. Perfect for parties, quick meals, or snacks, this easy recipe combines flaky pastry and a savory-sweet filling.
Ingredients
- Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green olives, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Crust:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in bell pepper, olives, raisins, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Mix in tomato paste and remove from heat. Let filling cool.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out pie crusts and cut into 4-5 inch circles.
- Assemble Empanadas:
- Add a spoonful of filling to each dough circle.
- Fold into a half-moon and seal edges with a fork.
- Bake: Brush empanadas with beaten egg and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle shredded cheese into the filling.
- Cool the filling completely before assembling to prevent sogginess.
- Adjust sweetness by swapping raisins for dried cranberries or omitting them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
