Mexican Beef Empanadas
Enjoy these tasty Mexican Beef Empanadas filled with flavorful ground beef and spices.
Equipment
- Skillet
- oven
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce or salsa
- ¼ cup beef broth
Dough
- 1 package empanada discs or refrigerated pie dough
- 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft.
- Add ground beef, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned.
- Stir in tomato sauce and beef broth. Simmer for a few minutes until combined.
- Preheat your oven according to dough package instructions.
- Fill each empanada disc with the beef mixture, fold, and seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg. Bake until golden brown.
Notes
Serve warm with salsa or dipping sauce. You can add cheese or vegetables to the filling for variety.