Beef and Cheese Empanadas
Introduction
These look like delicious beef and cheese empanadas! Here’s a recipe to make them at home:
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce or salsa (optional, for extra flavor)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack works well)
For the Dough (or use pre-made empanada wrappers or puff pastry):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup ice water
For Assembly:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional)