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Easy Homemade Ground Beef Empanada Recipe

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This easy homemade ground beef empanada recipe features a flaky crust filled with seasoned beef, making it the perfect savory treat. Ideal for snacks or dinner, these empanadas are simple to make and packed with flavor. Keywords: ground beef empanadas, homemade empanadas, beef hand pies.

Ingredients

  • Ground beef
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Tomato paste
  • Olives
  • Puff pastry (or homemade dough)
  • Egg wash

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the dough.
  2. Cook the ground beef with onions, garlic, and spices.
  3. Add tomato paste and olives, and let the filling cool.
  4. Roll out dough, cut into circles, fill with beef mixture, and seal.
  5. Brush with egg wash and bake until golden brown.

Notes

For a spicy kick, add a pinch of chili powder. You can also freeze the empanadas before baking for a quick meal later.

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