Easy Beef Empanadas Recipe

Easy Beef Empanadas Recipe

from staysnatched.com
40 min

This Easy Beef Empanadas Recipe is the perfect appetizer loaded with ground beef, melted cheese, and seasoned to perfection with homemade taco seasoning. The dish comes together quickly using Goya empanadas wrappers. This South American and Puerto Rican dish is perfect for any gathering, including Cinco de Mayo.

Ingredients

  • 12 Goya Empanadas wrappers (thawed)
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican Blend cheese (shredded)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (I prefer smoked paprika.)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onions to the skillet. Cook until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 

  3. 3

    Spritz the air fryer basket with oil or line with air fryer parchment paper.