How to Make Beef Empanadas

Beef empanadas – Savory flavorful beef filling enveloped in delicious golden, flaky, buttery pastry pockets. Sounds yummy, right? We should make some.

Beef Empanadas

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What goes in the bowl?

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Key Ingredients: – Ground beefVeggiesFresh garlicSpicesCheese  – Beef broth Swipe up for the full list!

In a large skillet, brown ground beef with salt and pepper. Drain the grease and set aside. In the same skillet, cook olive oil, carrots, onions, thawed peas, and minced garlic. Add the cooked ground beef, broth, salt, pepper, and chili powder, simmer for 5 minutes, then add half of the cheese.

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How to Make Beef Empanadas

Meanwhile, whisk together one egg with two tablespoons of cool water in a small bowl. Set aside.

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How to Make Beef Empanadas

Place an empanada wrapper on a clean surface, add cheese, beef mixture, brush edges with egg wash, fold, seal, and use a fork to create desired design.

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How to Make Beef Empanadas

Repeat for 20 wrappers, place on baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, chill, and freeze if desired.

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How to Make Beef Empanadas

Place 6-8 empanadas on baking sheet, brush with egg wash, bake 20-25 minutes, repeat with remaining empanadas, serve with salsa and cilantro.

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How to Make Beef Empanadas

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