Beef Empanadas – Crispy, Savory, and Irresistible! 🥟

Savory, flaky, and packed with flavorful beef — these Beef Empanadas are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish! Crispy pastry with a juicy, seasoned filling that everyone will love.

Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)

  • 2–3 olives, chopped (optional)

For the Pastry:

  • 1 package refrigerated pie dough or empanada pastry

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

How to Make

  1. Prepare the Filling: