Crispy outside, juicy inside, cheesy, golden, and perfect for sharing! These homemade empanadas are great for family dinners, snacks, parties, or weekend cravings. 😍
INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH:
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or shortening
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup warm water, more if needed
• 1 egg, beaten, for brushing
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DOUGH:
1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Add butter and mix until crumbly.
3. Add the egg and warm water little by little.
4. Knead until smooth, then cover and rest for 30 minutes.
5. Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
6. Fill, fold, seal the edges with a fork, and brush with beaten egg.
7. Bake at 375°F / 190°C for 22–28 minutes, or fry until golden and crispy.
1️⃣ GROUND BEEF EMPANADAS 🥩
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley or cilantro
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Cook the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
3. Add tomato sauce, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook until the filling is juicy but not too wet.
5. Let cool, fill the empanadas, seal, and bake or fry until golden.
2️⃣ CHICKEN AND CHEESE EMPANADAS 🍗🧀
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup cream cheese or creamy sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt, pepper, and oregano to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
2. Add shredded chicken, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and oregano.
3. Mix until creamy, then add shredded cheese.
4. Let cool slightly.
5. Fill the empanadas, seal, and bake or fry until golden and cheesy.
3️⃣ HAM AND CHEESE EMPANADAS 🧀
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 1/2 cups chopped ham
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar
• 2 tbsp cream cheese, optional
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• Black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Mix ham, cheese, cream cheese, oregano, and black pepper.
2. Add a generous spoonful of filling to each dough circle.
3. Fold, seal well, and brush with egg.
4. Bake or fry until golden, crispy, and melted inside.
4️⃣ PIZZA EMPANADAS 🍕🥟
INGREDIENTS:
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup pepperoni or chopped ham
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper, optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Spread a little pizza sauce in the center of each dough circle.
2. Add mozzarella, pepperoni or ham, oregano, and bell pepper.
3. Do not overfill so they seal properly.
4. Fold, seal, brush with egg, and bake or fry until golden and bubbly.
5️⃣ TUNA EMPANADAS 🐟
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 cans tuna, drained
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce or mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.
2. Add tuna, tomato sauce or mayo, herbs, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix well and cook for 2–3 minutes.
4. Let cool before filling.
5. Fill the empanadas, seal, and bake or fry until golden and crispy.
6️⃣ CHEESE EMPANADAS 🧀✨
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup cheddar or queso blanco
• 2 tbsp cream cheese, optional
• 1/2 tsp oregano, optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Mix all the cheeses together.
2. Add oregano if desired.
3. Fill each dough circle with a generous amount of cheese.
4. Seal very well so the cheese does not escape.
5. Bake or fry until golden, crispy, and gooey inside.
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