Beef Empanadas Recipe

Name: Beef Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling:; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 can spicy Rotel tomatoes, drained*; 1/2 teaspoon of Oregano; 1/2 teaspoon Cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; Salt to taste; Dough:; La Saltena frozen empanada dough discs**; or; 2 frozen pie crusts; Butter to brush on crusts

Servings: persons

Filling:
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can spicy Rotel tomatoes, drained*
1/2 teaspoon of Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt to taste
Dough:
La Saltena frozen empanada dough discs**
or
2 frozen pie crusts
Butter to brush on crusts

1
Brown ground beef and season with steak seasoning and chopped onion then drain out grease. Put beef and onion mixture back in skillet, add drained rotel, oregano, cumin, paprika, chili powder and salt. Simmer and stir until liquid is evaporated. Transfer mixture into bowl and allow to cool thoroughly.
2
Pre-heat oven to instructions on Pie Crusts or Empanada dough. On a floured surface, roll out pie shells and cut into 4-inch circles (use all the pie dough by re-rolling scraps), or use premade La Saltena Empanada Discs. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of mixture in center of dough circles.
3
Fold each circle in half and crimp edges with a fork or fold over and press down to make scalloped edges..
4
Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Place empanadas on a baking sheet and brush tops with melted butter. Bake according to instructions on pie or empanada disk package, or until golden brown.
5
Serve with home-made salsa, sour cream, etc!

320

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling:, 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 can spicy Rotel tomatoes, drained*, and more.

Yes, Beef Empanadas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Empanadas

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