Empanadas with Puff Pastry
Quick and comforting empanadas filled with spiced beef and cheese, wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 empanadas 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté the onion and garlic until they become translucent.
- Add the ground beef, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until the beef is browned.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into circles.
- Place a tablespoon of the beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese in the center of each circle.
- Fold the pastry over to form a half-moon shape and seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dip.
Notes
Keep puff pastry chilled until ready to use. Experiment with different fillings and cheeses for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg