Latin American-inspired · hand pies
Easy Baked Beef Empanadas
Refrigerated empanada discs wrap a cumin-spiced beef and onion filling, then bake until flaky and golden.
Total time40 min
Hands-on25 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Heat the oven to 425°F. Brown the beef and onion in a skillet, breaking up the meat, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 02
Stir in cumin, paprika, tomato sauce, olives, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cool for 5 minutes.
- 03
Spoon filling onto each disc, fold into a half-moon, and crimp the edges with a fork. Arrange on a lined sheet pan and brush with egg.
- 04
Bake until puffed and deep golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Ground turkey can replace beef.
- Use raisins instead of olives for a sweet-savory variation.
Why this is a good weeknight call
The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
