Beef Cheese Empanadas Fusion (Print-Friendly Version)

Crisp pastry pockets brimming with spiced beef, melty cheddar, and onion. Perfect for snacks or hearty meals.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Filling

01 - 15 ml olive oil
02 - 450 g ground beef
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 5 ml ground cumin
06 - 5 ml paprika
07 - 2.5 ml chili powder
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
09 - 100 g cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Pastry & Assembly

10 - 1 package (397 g) refrigerated pie crusts
11 - 1 egg, beaten
12 - Flour, for dusting

# How to Prepare:

01 - Set oven to 190°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
03 - Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute, ensuring it does not burn.
04 - Add ground beef to the skillet. Break up meat with a spatula and cook until browned.
05 - Stir in cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Combine thoroughly and cook until beef is fully done.
06 - Remove skillet from heat and mix in cheddar cheese until melted and well-distributed.
07 - On a floured surface, roll out pastry and cut into 10 cm rounds using a circular cutter.
08 - Spoon beef and cheese mixture into the center of each pastry round, avoiding overfilling.
09 - Fold dough over filling to form a half-moon. Press edges closed with a fork to seal tightly.
10 - Brush tops of sealed empanadas with beaten egg for a golden finish.
11 - Arrange empanadas on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and crisp.
12 - Let empanadas cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy while warm.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Serve alongside salsa or a preferred dipping sauce for enhanced flavor.

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