Hey y’all, have you ever tried empanadas? If not, let me put you on to the game. Empanadas are a staple in Latino cuisine and let me tell you, they are absolutely delicious. I’ve compiled a list of some bomb empanada recipes for y’all to try out. Trust me, your taste buds will thank me later.
Empanadas with Beef Filling
First up, we have empanadas with a beef filling. Here are the ingredients that you’ll need:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup pitted Spanish olives, chopped
- 1 package of prepared empanada discs (or homemade dough)
- 1 egg, beaten
Now, onto the instructions:
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, green pepper, and garlic.
- Add the cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Add the tomatoes and olives. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place a small amount of the beef filling in the center of each empanada disc. Fold in half and seal the edges tightly with a fork. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the empanadas are golden brown.
Chicken and Cheese Empanadas
Next up, we have chicken and cheese empanadas. Here are the ingredients:
- 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced green chilies
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1 package of prepared empanada discs (or homemade dough)
- 1 egg, beaten
And here are the instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheese, cilantro, green chilies, and onions.
- Place a small amount of the chicken mixture in the center of each empanada disc. Fold in half and seal the edges tightly with a fork. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the empanadas are golden brown.
Spinach and Feta Empanadas
Last but not least, we have spinach and feta empanadas. Here are the ingredients:
- 1 package of frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1 package of prepared empanada discs (or homemade dough)
- 1 egg, beaten
And here are the instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix together the spinach, feta cheese, and onions.
- Place a small amount of the spinach mixture in the center of each empanada disc. Fold in half and seal the edges tightly with a fork. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the empanadas are golden brown.
There you have it, y’all. Three bomb empanada recipes for you to try out. Each one is delicious in its own way so feel free to give them all a try. Don’t be afraid to get creative and switch up the fillings to your liking. As always, happy cooking!