A delicious recipe for cheesy and tasty stuffed pastries!
I came across the recipe for Cheesy Beef Empanadas on Delish and just had to give it a try. I love that there is so much detail put into this recipe, from explaining how to amp up the filling and use other types of cheese, to whether or not they can be cooked in the air fryer or what else to sever these with.
I think it's really neat that these are made with a homemade flaky dough and unique filling. So very tasty!
The recipe for Cheesy Beef Empanadas is very easy to make, and yields 15 servings with a prep time of 20 minutes and a total time of 2 hours. If anyone is interested in checking out the instructions, please click on the image up above.
The following ingredients were used:
FOR THE DOUGH
- 3 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 c. cold butter, cut into cubes
- 3/4 c. water
- 1 large egg
FOR THE BEEF FILLING
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 c. chopped pickled jalapeños
- 1 1/4 c. shredded Cheddar
- 1 1/4 c. Shredded Monterey Jack
- Egg wash, for brushing
- Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Sour cream, for serving
Pros:
- Yields 15 servings
- Quick prep and total time
- Easily modifiable
- Very tasty
Bottom Line:
I had a blast making these empanadas and they were a total hit! I'll definitely keep his recipe in mind for years to come. I highly recommend giving this recipe a try.
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