Beef Picadillo Empanada

Name: Beef Picadillo Empanada (Empanadas de Picadillo de Carne con Tapenade Verde)
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ red onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 8 ounces ground beef; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1½ teaspoons golden raisins; One package (16 ounces) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Empanadas de Picadillo de Carne con Tapenade Verde

Preparation info

Yield:
24
empanadas

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Tapas Espana

By Catherine Alioto

Published 2026

About

Picadillo comes from the Spanish word picar, meaning “to mince.” Picadillo was a common dish in Spain during Moorish rule. It consists of ground meat, such as beef or pork, and a sofrito of vegetables (onions, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes).

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ red onion, diced
2 cloves gar

Europe
Spain
Snack
Starter

Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large sauté pan or skillet set over medium heat, warm the oil and cook the onion, garlic, and beef for 5 to 7 minutes until the beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, parsl