Description
Savory Ground Beef Empanadas bring Latin American street food charm right to your kitchen, blending rich flavors and flaky pastry. Crisp golden edges and spiced meat filling promise a delicious journey you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
Dough:
- 1 pack Goya empanada dough (10 pieces)
Vegetables and Spices:
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the savory filling by sautéing ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until it turns rich brown, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers to the meat, cooking until vegetables soften and release their aromatic essence.
- Drain any accumulated excess fat from the skillet to ensure a clean, robust flavor profile.
- Incorporate cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute spices evenly throughout the meat mixture.
- Allow the seasoned filling to simmer for an additional 2 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the filling cool slightly to prevent burning the empanada dough.
- Position an empanada disk on a clean work surface, carefully placing a generous spoonful of meat mixture in the center.
- Sprinkle cheese over the filling, ensuring even distribution for balanced taste.
- Fold the disk precisely in half, creating a half-moon shape, and seal edges by pressing firmly with fingertips.
- Crimp the sealed edges using a fork to create a decorative and secure closure.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Gently lower 2 empanadas at a time into the hot oil, frying for 1-2 minutes per side until they achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Transfer fried empanadas to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve immediately with complementary condiments like salsa or guacamole for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Drain excess fat thoroughly from the beef to prevent greasy empanadas and ensure a crisp, light texture.
- Use cold filling to prevent disk tearing and ensure perfect sealing when folding empanadas.
- brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown for reduced oil content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg