Beef Empanadas Recipe

Beef Empanadas Recipe

from thecookierookie.com
65 min

A seasoned ground beef filling and flaky dough are the highlights of this easy beef empanadas recipe!Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes (1 stick))
  • ¾ cup cold water
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • ¾ pound lean ground beef
  • ½ yellow onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and baking powder together.

  2. 2

    While the dough chills, make the filling: Add the ground beef and onion to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking the beef into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.