Mexican Street Empanada
A crispy, savory pastry filled with spicy beef and onions, perfect for snacking on the go.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb Ground beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 medium OnionFinely chopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1 tsp CuminGround
- ●1 tsp Chili powderGround
- ●1 box (10-12 count) Empanada doughHomemade or store-bought
- ●1 cup Shredded cheeseMonterey Jack or Cheddar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- 3
Once the beef is browned, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Stir in cumin and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Roll out the empanada dough according to package instructions.
- 6
Spoon a tablespoon or two of the beef mixture onto the center of each dough circle.
- 7
Top with shredded cheese.
- 8
Fold the dough in half to form a triangle or a square shape, pressing the edges to seal.
- 9
Brush the tops of the empanadas with a little bit of water and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.