Venezuelan Empanadas
A classic Venezuelan dish, these empanadas are filled with a delicious blend of beef and spices. Serve with a side of salsa or guacamole for a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1/2 cup LightVenezuelan-style cooking oil
- ●2 cups FlourAll-purpose flour for empanada dough
- ●4-6 shells EmpanadasPre-made empanada shells
- ●1 teaspoon SaltTo taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black pepperTo taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon CuminTo taste
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●2 cloves GarlicMinced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the light over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 5
Add the cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 6
Roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 7
Place a tablespoon or two of the beef mixture onto one half of the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
- 8
Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
- 9
Place the empanada on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 10
Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- 11
Bake the empanadas in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 12
Serve hot and enjoy!