Description:
Golden, flaky pastry filled with savory ground meat, melty cheese, and flavorful spices—these empanadas are the perfect handheld comfort food. Great for snacks, parties, or meals on the go!
Origin:
Empanadas originate from Spain and Portugal, and are widely popular across Latin America with regional variations. This version blends a classic ground meat base with melted cheese, creating a hearty and satisfying filling.
Ingredients (Makes 10–12 empanadas):
For the Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup cold water (more if needed)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 250g (about 1/2 lb) ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Description:
Golden, flaky pastry filled with savory ground meat, melty cheese, and flavorful spices—these empanadas are the perfect handheld comfort food. Great for snacks, parties, or meals on the go!
Origin:
Empanadas originate from Spain and Portugal, and are widely popular across Latin America with regional variations. This version blends a classic ground meat base with melted cheese, creating a hearty and satisfying filling.
Ingredients (Makes 10–12 empanadas):
For the Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup cold water (more if needed)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 250g (about 1/2 lb) ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
