Venezuelan Beef Empanadas
Delicious beef empanadas inspired by Venezuelan cuisine, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- ●250g Ground Beef
- ●4-6 pieces Empanada Dough
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●2 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1 tsp Cumin
- ●1 tsp Paprika
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1/4 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a large pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces.
- 3
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Let the mixture cool slightly.
- 5
Roll out the empanada dough to desired thickness.
- 6
Place a tablespoon or two of the beef mixture onto one half of the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
- 7
Brush the edges with a little water and fold the dough in half to form a half-circle.
- 8
Seal the edges by pressing them with a fork or your fingers.
- 9
Place the empanadas on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the dough is golden brown and the filling is heated through.
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy!