Seasoned Beef and Cheese Empanadas

Name: Seasoned Beef and Cheese Empanadas
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Oil Spray; Cilantro, chopped, for garnish; Guacamole, for serving; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) salsa; 1 cup (118 g) shredded Monterey Jack; 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water; 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 8 ounces (227 g) ground beef; 1 tablespoon (11 g) tomato paste; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) canola oil; ⅓ cup (75 ml) water, ice-cold; ½ cup (113 g) butter, cubed; 1½ cups (180 g) flour

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

Cooking for Two with Your Air Fryer

By Drew Maresco

Published 2022

About

With ingredients you probably already have on hand, you can transform ground beef into a show-stopping handheld dinner. These beef empanadas are literally packed with flavor and, honestly, make for a fun way to serve dinner!

Ingredients

Dough

1½ cups (180 g) flour
½ cup (113

Americas
Mexico
Dinner

Method

Directions

In a small bowl, using your fingers, combine the flour and butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the water, while stirring with a fork, until a dough forms. Divide the dough into two even-sized balls, cover, and refrigerate.
In a large pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the onion and garlic, cooking for 5