Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- For the Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/3 cup finely diced jalapeño (about 1 medium)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 medium potato, finely diced
- 1/4 cup frozen peas
- For the Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse flour, butter, and salt until butter is pea-sized. Add egg and milk; pulse until a dough ball forms.
- Shape dough into a flat disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and jalapeño for 2 minutes, then add ground beef. Cook until beef is browned, 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add diced potato and beef broth. Simmer until potatoes are tender, 12–15 minutes. Stir in peas and remove from heat. Let cool.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out 12 circles (5-inch wide).
- Spoon 1/4 cup filling onto each round, fold in half, and crimp edges with a fork.
- Whisk egg and water; brush over empanadas.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Serve with salsa or sour cream.
Notes
- Dough can be made up to 2 days ahead and kept refrigerated.
- For fried empanadas, heat oil to 350°F and fry until golden, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Cool slightly before eating—the filling will be very hot.
- Freeze unbaked empanadas for up to 3 months; bake directly from frozen, adding 5 extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
