Easy Recipes: Homemade Empanadas with Savory Filling
These homemade empanadas are a tasty and easy recipe filled with seasoned meat and wrapped in flaky dough—perfect for dinner or a quick snack.
Servings: 10 empanadas
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package of refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the onion and bell pepper until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Roll out pie crusts and cut into 4-5 inch circles using a cookie cutter or glass.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle. Fold over and press edges with a fork to seal.
- Transfer empanadas to the baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.