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Cheesy Ground Beef Empanadas

  • Author: Chef Mia

Description

Thesecrispy, golden empanadasare filled withsavory ground beef, melty cheese, and bold spicesfor the ultimate handheld treat. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish, they’re easy to make and totally delicious!

Ingredients

  • ✅For the Filling:1lb ground beef1medium onion, chopped4cloves garlic, minced1 ½ tspground cumin1 ½ tspgarlic salt1 tspSlap Ya Mama® seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)1 tspblack pepper1 tsporegano½ tspcrushed red pepper flakes¼ tspchili powder8 ozcan tomato sauce1 Tbspdiced jalapeños (optional, for spice)½ cupsharp cheddar cheese, grated½ cupMonterey Jack cheese, grated✅For the Dough:2boxes Pillsbury™ Refrigerated Pie Crust1egg1 Tbspwater (for egg wash)
  • ✅For the Dough:2boxes Pillsbury™ Refrigerated Pie Crust1egg1 Tbspwater (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Preheat oven: Set your oven to425°F (220°C).
  2. 2️⃣Cook the beef: In a large skillet overmedium heat, cook theground beef, chopped onions, and minced garlicuntil the beef is no longer pink. Drain excess grease and return to the pan.3️⃣Season the filling: Sprinkle the beef mixture withcumin, garlic salt, Slap Ya Mama seasoning, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and chili powder. Stir to combine.4️⃣Simmer: Addtomato sauceandjalapeños. Stir well and let simmer for15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.5️⃣Prepare the dough: Lightly flour a surface andunroll the pie crust. Using a4-inch round cutter(or an upside-down bowl), cut out circles. Each pie crust should yield about4 pieces.6️⃣Assemble the empanadas:Brush the edges of each dough circle with a littlewaterto help seal.Add a small amount ofshredded cheeseand about¼ cup of the beef mixturein the center.Fold the dough over to create ahalf-moon shape.Press the edges together with aforkto seal.7️⃣Egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together1 egg and 1 Tbsp water. Brush the tops of the empanadas with the egg wash.8️⃣Bake: Place empanadas on alined baking sheetand bake for15 minutes, or until the crust isgolden brown.9️⃣Serve & enjoy: Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm withsalsa, guacamole, or sour cream!
  3. 3️⃣Season the filling: Sprinkle the beef mixture withcumin, garlic salt, Slap Ya Mama seasoning, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and chili powder. Stir to combine.4️⃣Simmer: Addtomato sauceandjalapeños. Stir well and let simmer for15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.5️⃣Prepare the dough: Lightly flour a surface andunroll the pie crust. Using a4-inch round cutter(or an upside-down bowl), cut out circles. Each pie crust should yield about4 pieces.6️⃣Assemble the empanadas:Brush the edges of each dough circle with a littlewaterto help seal.Add a small amount ofshredded cheeseand about¼ cup of the beef mixturein the center.Fold the dough over to create ahalf-moon shape.Press the edges together with aforkto seal.7️⃣Egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together1 egg and 1 Tbsp water. Brush the tops of the empanadas with the egg wash.8️⃣Bake: Place empanadas on alined baking sheetand bake for15 minutes, or until the crust isgolden brown.9️⃣Serve & enjoy: Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm withsalsa, guacamole, or sour cream!
  4. 4️⃣Simmer: Addtomato sauceandjalapeños. Stir well and let simmer for15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. 5️⃣Prepare the dough: Lightly flour a surface andunroll the pie crust. Using a4-inch round cutter(or an upside-down bowl), cut out circles. Each pie crust should yield about4 pieces.6️⃣Assemble the empanadas:Brush the edges of each dough circle with a littlewaterto help seal.Add a small amount ofshredded cheeseand about¼ cup of the beef mixturein the center.Fold the dough over to create ahalf-moon shape.Press the edges together with aforkto seal.7️⃣Egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together1 egg and 1 Tbsp water. Brush the tops of the empanadas with the egg wash.8️⃣Bake: Place empanadas on alined baking sheetand bake for15 minutes, or until the crust isgolden brown.9️⃣Serve & enjoy: Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm withsalsa, guacamole, or sour cream!
  6. Brush the edges of each dough circle with a littlewaterto help seal.
  7. Add a small amount ofshredded cheeseand about¼ cup of the beef mixturein the center.Fold the dough over to create ahalf-moon shape.Press the edges together with aforkto seal.7️⃣Egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together1 egg and 1 Tbsp water. Brush the tops of the empanadas with the egg wash.8️⃣Bake: Place empanadas on alined baking sheetand bake for15 minutes, or until the crust isgolden brown.9️⃣Serve & enjoy: Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm withsalsa, guacamole, or sour cream!
  8. Fold the dough over to create ahalf-moon shape.Press the edges together with aforkto seal.7️⃣Egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together1 egg and 1 Tbsp water. Brush the tops of the empanadas with the egg wash.8️⃣Bake: Place empanadas on alined baking sheetand bake for15 minutes, or until the crust isgolden brown.9️⃣Serve & enjoy: Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm withsalsa, guacamole, or sour cream!
  9. Press the edges together with aforkto seal.
  10. 7️⃣Egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together1 egg and 1 Tbsp water. Brush the tops of the empanadas with the egg wash.8️⃣Bake: Place empanadas on alined baking sheetand bake for15 minutes, or until the crust isgolden brown.9️⃣Serve & enjoy: Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm withsalsa, guacamole, or sour cream!
  11. 8️⃣Bake: Place empanadas on alined baking sheetand bake for15 minutes, or until the crust isgolden brown.9️⃣Serve & enjoy: Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm withsalsa, guacamole, or sour cream!
  12. 9️⃣Serve & enjoy: Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm withsalsa, guacamole, or sour cream!

Notes

🌶Want extra spice?Add more jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.🧀Mix up the cheese– Try mozzarella, pepper jack, or queso fresco.🥟No pie crust?Useempanada doughorpuff pastryfor a flakier bite.🔥Air Fryer Option– Cook at375°F for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway.TheseCheesy Ground Beef Empanadasare crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor.Enjoy!🥟✨
TheseCheesy Ground Beef Empanadasare crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor.Enjoy!🥟✨

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