Uruguayan Empanada Beef Filling
A traditional Uruguayan dish, this beef filling is perfect for empanadas. Savor the flavors of Uruguay in every bite.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Beef
- ●1 medium Yellow Onion
- ●2 tablespoons Buttersalted
- ●1 package Uruguayan Chopped Empanada Shells
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
- ●optional Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 3
Add the yellow onion to the skillet and cook until softened.
- 4
Add the butter to the skillet and stir until melted.
- 5
Season the beef mixture with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- 6
Let the beef mixture cool to room temperature.
- 7
Place a spoonful of the beef mixture into the center of each empanada shell.
- 8
Fold the empanada in half and use a fork to crimp the edges.
- 9
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 10
Bake the empanadas in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 11
Serve the empanadas warm.