BEEF & CHEESE EMPANADAS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Beef & Cheese Empanadas Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by juliedee29

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb browned ground beef
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/8 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/8 cup green olives, sliced
1 tsp oregano
1-1/2 tsp cumin
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1/4-1/2 jalapeƱo, minced (optional)
1 cup combination Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, shredded
1 box pie dough
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and onion in the olive oil. Drain excess grease. Add all the ingredients except for the cheese and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool. Roll out the pie dough on a lightly floured surface to form 4'' circles. Place 1 tsp of the filling on 1/2 of each circle. Top with cheese. Brush the edges of the circle with water and fold it over the filling to make half-moon shapes. Seal by pressing the edges with the tines of a fork. Place in freezer for approximately 30 minutes. Preheat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or frying pan at about medium temperature. Deep fry for about 5 minutes on each side, then place on a dish lined with paper towels. Press another layer of paper towels over the top. Makes 8 empanadas.

MBilal M Bilal MBilal M Bilal
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These empanadas were easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Julius Preng
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I made these empanadas for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Jesus Flores
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These empanadas were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it! The filling was delicious and the crust was flaky and golden brown.


Hasnain Mastoi
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I've made these empanadas several times now and they are always a favorite. The filling is so flavorful and the crust is always perfect.


Carlos Sedano
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These empanadas were easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Arslan Wahly
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I made these empanadas for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Jay Prakash Yadav
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These empanadas were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it! The filling was delicious and the crust was flaky and golden brown.


Lee Star
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I've made these empanadas several times now and they are always a favorite. The filling is so flavorful and the crust is always perfect.


Mss Shopna
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These empanadas were easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


NYKZ WORLD
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I made these empanadas for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


DaisyLaoe
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These empanadas were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it! The filling was delicious and the crust was flaky and golden brown.


rfcmm
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I've made these empanadas several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is so flavorful and the crust is always perfect.


Fedrick Mgaya
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These empanadas were easy to make and so delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still amazing.


Laurie akchick
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I made these empanadas for my family and they loved them! The filling was so delicious and the crust was perfect.


Victoria Ogiamien
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These empanadas were a hit at my party! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making these again.