The Best Cheesy Beef Empanada Recipe
The Best Cheesy Beef Empanada Recipe filled with spicy jalapenos and tasty green bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 2 lb. ground beef
- 1 white onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 jalapeños seeded and diced (optional)
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 tsp oregano
- ½ tbsp paprika
- ½ tbsp chili powder
- ½ tbsp salt
- ½ tbsp garlic salt
- ¼ tbsp black pepper
- 3 cups cheese Mexican Cheese
- 4 refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp large kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° and line baking sheet.
- Cook beef until browned. Add onion, garlic, jalapeno, bell pepper, and saute.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add oregano, paprika, chili powder, and garlic salt. Taste and add additional if necessary. Add cheese. Continue to cook for 3-5 minutes and then remove from heat.
- Roll out the pie crusts until they are slightly larger and thinner. Cut circles with a diameter of 4½ inches. On half of the circle, place 3-4 tablespoons of beef. Dip your fingers in the water and lightly dab the edge of the pie crust. Carefully fold over half of the circle and seal the edge. For a decorative touch, take a fork and press down on the half-circle. Continue this process gathering scraps of dough until no dough remains.
- Place your 25-30 empanadas on a baking sheet. Whisk the egg and lightly brush the top of the empanadas. Sprinkle large salt on top. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden on the edges.