Beef and Cheese Empanadas
Enjoy the delicious flavors of seasoned ground beef and gooey melted cheese wrapped in a crispy pastry shell with this homemade Beef and Cheese Empanadas recipe.
Ingredients
Empanada Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, diced seeds and stem removed
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 11.6 ounces 5” empanada dough (such as Goya)
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Cook ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and seasonings in a skillet. Add garlic and tomato sauce.
- Whisk together egg and water in a small bowl for egg wash.
- Fill empanada dough rounds with cheese, meat mixture, and more cheese. Fold, seal, and crimp edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the empanadas cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as a snack or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These empanadas can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven for a crispy texture.