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golden baked empanadas with crimped edges on a wooden board in a wide horizontal shot, one broken open to show the spicy beef and cheese filling, a small bowl of salsa nearby, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Jalapeño Beef Empanadas

Golden baked empanadas filled with ground beef and jalapeños.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 empanadas
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 jalapeños diced
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 12 empanada wrappers
  • 1 egg beaten

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef with the onion, jalapeños, and cumin, then drain.
  2. Stir in the cheddar and let the filling cool slightly.
  3. Spoon filling onto each wrapper, fold over, and crimp the edges with a fork.
  4. Brush the tops with beaten egg and arrange on a lined sheet pan.
  5. Bake at 400F for 18 to 22 minutes until golden and crisp.

Notes

Seal the edges well so the cheesy filling stays tucked inside.