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Beef Empanadas with Flaky Crust

Beef Empanadas with Flaky Crust for a Cozy Gathering

Delightful Beef Empanadas with Flaky Crust are perfect for parties, quick to prepare, and freezer-friendly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 empanadas
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be used
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots can be used as a substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic preferred
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Diced zucchini can be an alternative
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste Can be substituted with chopped tomatoes
  • to taste Spices (Cumin, Paprika, etc.) Adjust for preference
For the Crust
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Homemade dough can be used
  • 1 large Egg For wash, can be omitted or substituted

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Round cutter
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather ingredients and prepare your workspace.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef, breaking it into bits, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and spices, simmer for 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
  5. Let the filling cool for 10 minutes and roll out puff pastry to 1/8 inch thick.
  6. Cut circles of pastry, place filling on half, fold, and seal edges with a fork.
  7. Beat an egg for wash and brush the tops of empanadas.
  8. Bake on a lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1empanadaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cool the filling before assembling, seal properly, and don't skip the egg wash for a golden finish. Freeze unbaked empanadas for later use.

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