Beef Empanadas with Spiced Ground Beef Filling
These golden, flaky empanadas are stuffed with a savory, spiced ground beef mixture featuring cumin, smoked paprika, and briny olives. A perfect handheld meal or appetizer that brings authentic Latin American flavors to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85% lean recommended
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.25 cup beef broth low sodium
- 0.33 cup green olives pitted and chopped
- 12 units empanada dough discs thawed if frozen
- 1 large egg beaten for egg wash
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To make ahead, assemble the empanadas and freeze them in a single layer before baking; bake from frozen for an extra 5-10 minutes. Serve with chimichurri or a lime-crema dipping sauce.