Description

These Beef Empanadas are packed with irresistible flavors from ground beef and olives, wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Ideal for a quick dinner or a comforting snack, they are sure to please anyone seeking homemade goodness.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup chopped pimiento stuffed manzanilla olives
2 sheets puff pastry dough, thawed
1 egg
2 teaspoons water

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375ºF and grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for 15 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef, cumin, paprika, and pepper. Stir and break up the beef, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from heat and mix in chopped olives; set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one sheet of puff pastry to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out 6 circles, each about 5 inches in diameter. Repeat with the second sheet of pastry dough.
Spoon about a tablespoon of the meat mixture onto the center of each dough round; set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the egg and water, lightly beating with a fork. Brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash.
Fold the dough over the meat to form a half-moon, pressing the edges to seal. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Arrange the empanadas on the baking sheets, leaving space between them. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños to the filling.
Make ahead: Assemble empanadas and freeze before baking. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time.
Serve with salsa or a dipping sauce for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 empanada
Calories: 235
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg