Easy Empanada Fillings Recipe

Name: Easy Empanada Fillings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce (for pizza filling); 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or Mexican blend, for pizza filling); 1 1/2 cups pepperoni (sliced or diced, for pizza filling); 2 tablespoons olive oil (mushroom cheese); 1 medium onion, finely chopped (mushroom cheese); 2 (10 ounce) packages white mushrooms, stems trimmed, cut into small dice (mushroom cheese); 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies (mushroom cheese); 2 large garlic cloves, minced (mushroom cheese); 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro (mushroom cheese); salt and pepper, to taste (mushroom cheese); 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (mushroom cheese); 1 cup cooked chopped spinach (spinach); 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (spinach); 8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled (spinach); 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (spinach); 1 lb browned ground beef (meat) or 1 lb cooked shredded chicken (meat); 1/2 medium onion, diced (meat); 1/2 green bell pepper, diced (meat); 3 garlic cloves, crushed (meat); 1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro (meat); 1/8 cup sliced green olives (meat); salt and pepper (meat); 1 tablespoon tomato paste (meat); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (pot pie); 1/2 yellow onion, diced (pot pie); 1 tablespoon flour (pot pie); 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth (pot pie); 1 (10 ounce) box frozen peas and carrots (pot pie); 1 store-bought rotisserie-cooked chicken, meat shredded (pot pie); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (pot pie)

Try this homemade Easy Empanada Fillings recipe the whole family will love. Made with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and olive oil. Easy step…

This Easy Empanada Fillings relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as olive oil (mushroom cheese), nutmeg (spinach), medium onion, diced (meat) and sliced green olives (meat). It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1939 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Soups & Stews

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce (for pizza filling)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or Mexican blend, for pizza filling)
1 1/2 cups pepperoni (sliced or diced, for pizza filling)
2 tablespoons olive oil (mushroom cheese)
1 medium onion, finely chopped (mushroom cheese)
2 (10 ounce) packages white mushrooms, stems trimmed, cut into small dice (mushroom cheese)
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies (mushroom cheese)
2 large garlic cloves, minced (mushroom cheese)
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro (mushroom cheese)
salt and pepper, to taste (mushroom cheese)
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (mushroom cheese)
1 cup cooked chopped spinach (spinach)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (spinach)
8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled (spinach)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (spinach)
1 lb browned ground beef (meat) or 1 lb cooked shredded chicken (meat)
1/2 medium onion, diced (meat)
1/2 green bell pepper, diced (meat)
3 garlic cloves, crushed (meat)
1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro (meat)
1/8 cup sliced green olives (meat)
salt and pepper (meat)
1 tablespoon tomato paste (meat)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (pot pie)
1/2 yellow onion, diced (pot pie)
1 tablespoon flour (pot pie)
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth (pot pie)
1 (10 ounce) box frozen peas and carrots (pot pie)
1 store-bought rotisserie-cooked chicken, meat shredded (pot pie)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (pot pie)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (pot pie)
1 lb ground beef (taco)
2 small onions, diced (taco)
1 (8 ounce) packet taco seasoning (taco)
2 cups mozzarella cheese (taco)

1
Pick your filling by using the notes in the ( ).
2
Ensure if there is meat, onion, potato in your filling it is cooked in advance.
3
Pick up one of your rolled out biscuit empanadas ( see my recipe Easiest Empanada Dough EVER! ).
4
Ensure all fillings are cooled.
5
Layer filling onto empanada to equal about 2 tbsp of total filling.
6
Fold empanada in half.
7
Crimp edges with a fork.
8
Either wash in olive oil, butter, or egg wash.
9
Bake at 400u00b0F for 20 minutes.
10
OR you may fry till golden brown.
11
** chicken pot pie instructions **.
12
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Still stirring, slowly add the broth. Cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the peas and carrots, chicken, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
13
** pizza instructions **.
14
Spoon sauce then cheese then 2 pepperoni slices on an empanada.
15
**vegetarian**.
16
Spoon each ingredient in very small amounts.
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** for a beef or chicken**.
18
Cook meat till no longer pink add in onions and peppers till soft then combine all ingredients in a bowl and spoon 2 tbsp of each mixture onto empanada.
19
** taco empanada*.
20
Cook meat till no longer pink add in onions till soft in a bowl combine all ingredients and mix spoon 2 tbsp of mixture onto empanada.

1939

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

Carbs

140

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 35 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce (for pizza filling), 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or Mexican blend, for pizza filling), 1 1/2 cups pepperoni (sliced or diced, for pizza filling), 2 tablespoons olive oil (mushroom cheese), and more.

Yes, Easy Empanada Fillings 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1939 kcal
Category
Soups & Stews

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