Best 7 Pioneer Woman Beef Empanadas Recipes

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Calling all empanada lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with the Pioneer Woman's Beef Empanadas. These delectable pockets of goodness are packed with flavorful ground beef, a medley of aromatic spices, and a touch of heat that will tantalize your taste buds. Encased in a golden-brown, flaky crust, each bite is a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.

In this article, we've curated a collection of Pioneer Woman's best beef empanada recipes, each with its unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Argentinian-style empanadas, bursting with bold flavors, to the quick and easy air fryer empanadas, perfect for a weeknight meal, we've got you covered.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven or air fryer, and let's dive into the world of beef empanadas. Whether you're a seasoned empanada enthusiast or a novice cook looking for a new culinary adventure, these recipes will guide you effortlessly through the process, ensuring empanada perfection every time. Are you ready to satisfy your cravings? Let's get started!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEAT PIES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h50m

Yield 20 meat pies

Number Of Ingredients 15

20 frozen unbaked dinner rolls, such as Rhodes
All-purpose flour, for rolling
2 eggs mixed with 2 tablespoons water, for an egg wash
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup grated pepper Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • For the crust: Put the frozen rolls on a baking sheet. Cover with a tea towel and let thaw and rise for 2 to 3 hours.
  • For the filling: Add the oil to a large skillet and set it over medium heat. Cook the peppers and onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic, then cook for another minute. Transfer to a bowl or plate and set aside.
  • Put the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the beef and cook, breaking up any lumps. Add the chili powder, cumin and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook until the meat is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste and 1/4 cup water and stir until combined. Mix in the cooked vegetables. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool. When the meat is cool, add the cheese and parsley, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • To form: Roll out each dinner roll on a lightly floured surface into a 4-inch circle about 1/4 inch thick. Put 1 1/2 tablespoons of the meat mixture in the center of each circle. Brush around the outside of the circles with the egg wash and fold over the dough to form half-moon shapes. Press the edges together and crimp them with a fork. Put on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush the tops with the egg wash.
  • Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

EMPANADAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
Pinch salt
1/2 cup lard or shortening
1 egg
3/4 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
Oil or shortening, for frying
1 cup real mayonnaise, such as Kraft
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
Juice of 1/2 lime

Steps:

  • For the empanada dough: Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the lard with a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then whisk in the stock. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and knead until a dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for the empanada filling: In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and garlic salt and cook until the beef is cooked completely. Drain the grease and set the beef aside.
  • In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the tomato paste, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, oregano, seasoned salt, garlic, bell peppers and onions. Cook until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the beef and let them love each other with fire over low heat for about 5 more minutes. The mixture should be moist but not dripping wet. Now you are ready to fill the empanadas.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out 4-, 5- or 6-inch rounds, depending on how large you prefer. Add some meat filling to each empanada and fold the dough over in half to enclose the filling. Use a fork to press and seal the edges closed. You can refrigerate the uncooked empanadas for up to 3 hours.
  • Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Fry the empanadas until golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • For the aioli dip: Mix together the mayonnaise, adobo sauce and lime juice. (The flavor will enhance if it sits in the refrigerator.)

EMPANADAS - BEEF TURNOVERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp. GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ lb. ground beef
½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
¼ cup GOYA® Tomato Sauce
6 GOYA® Spanish Olives Stuffed with Minced Pimientos, thinly sliced
2 tbsp. GOYA® Sofrito
1 packet Sazon GOYA® with Coriander and Annatto
1 tsp. GOYA® Minced Garlic or 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ tsp. GOYA® Dried Oregano
GOYA® Ground Black Pepper, to taste
1 package (14 oz.) GOYA® Discos (Yellow or White), thawed
GOYA® Corn Oil, for frying

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes. Add onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes more. Stir in tomato sauce, olives, Sofrito, Sazon, garlic, oregano and black pepper. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
  • 2. On a lightly floured work surface, using a rolling pin, roll out discos until ½" larger in diameter. Spoon about 1 tbsp. meat mixture into middle, fold in half to form a half moon; moisten edges with water and pinch to seal closed, or seal with a fork.
  • 3. Fill a deep saucepan with oil to a depth of 2½". Heat oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking (350°F on deep-fry thermometer). Cook Empanadas in batches until crisp and golden brown, flipping once, 4 - 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

BEEF EMPANADAS



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This authentic recipe was given to me by a visiting Argentinean professor while I was studying Spanish in college. They have become a staple food in my household as they are both simple to make, and delicious.

Provided by slatkasamrica

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Argentinian

Time 2h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound yellow onions, chopped
6 scallions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 ½ tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
36 empanada pastry discs
1 egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, scallions, and bell pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add ground beef, oregano, salt, cayenne pepper, and cumin to the onion mixture. Cook and stir beef until no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, then cover and place in the refrigerator until meat is completely cooled, about 1 hour.
  • Remove filling from the refrigerator and transfer into a colander to drain. Return filling to the Dutch oven.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Liberally grease a baking sheet with butter.
  • Place about 2 tablespoons filling into the center of an empanada disc. Fold empanada in half into a crescent shape, press the edges of the dough together with a fork or your fingers to seal, and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining empanadas and filling. Brush tops with egg white.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.6 calories, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1472.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BEEF EMPANADAS



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Provided by Wanna Make This?

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield about 24 empanadas

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium Yukon gold potato (about 4 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch chunks
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
1/4 cup diced ham
2 cloves garlic, chopped
12 ounces ground beef
3/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1/4 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup tomato puree
1/4 cup chopped green olives
1 tablespoon drained capers in brine, coarsely chopped
2 cups loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 scallions, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle in adobo
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 box store-bought rolled pie dough (2 to a box)
1 large egg
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • For the filling: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potato. Cook and toss until golden on the edges, about 3 minutes. Add the onion along with a pinch of salt and cook until just softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ham and garlic and cook until sizzling, about 1 minute. Add the beef and cook, breaking up into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with the abodo.
  • Add the red wine and simmer until reduced, about 1 minute. Add the tomato puree and 1/2 cup water. Simmer until the sauce is thick and flavorful, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the olives and capers and transfer to a bowl to cool.
  • For the chipotle chimichurri: Combine the parsley, garlic, scallions, vinegar and chipotle in a blender. Process to make a chunky paste. With the blender running, add the oil in a slow, steady stream to make a smooth, thick sauce. Season with salt. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate while you form the empanadas.
  • For the empanadas: Unroll the pie dough. If there are any cracks in the dough, use a rolling pin to gently roll the dough back together. Use a 4-inch round cutter to cut as many circles as you can; you should get 10 to 12 rounds depending on the size of your pie crust. Repeat with the second pie crust. Beat the egg in a bowl with a fork. Add about a tablespoon of filling to each circle and brush the edges with egg wash. Form into half-moons and press the edges well to seal. Pleat the edges or crimp with a fork. Put the empanadas on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Refrigerate the empanadas for 15 minutes to firm up slightly.
  • Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 365 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack. Fry the empanadas in 2 batches until crisp and deep golden, 4 to 5 minutes per batch, letting the oil return to 365 degrees F between batches. Drain on the wire rack. Serve hot or warm with the chipotle chimichurri for dipping.

BEEF EMPANADAS



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Provided by Stuart O'Keeffe

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 22 to 24 empanadas

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 pound fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, plus more if desired
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for sprinkling
One 2-crust package store-bought pie crust (see Cook's Note)
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the beef, chorizo, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly and breaking up chunks of meat with a potato masher or wooden spoon, until the ingredients are well blended, 5 to 7 minutes. Add additional cumin, if desired, and cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Set aside to cool.
  • On a floured surface, roll out each pie crust to a circle about 13 inches in diameter. Stamp out rounds using a 3-inch cutter. Put 1 tablespoon of filling on half of a round. Fold the other half of the round over the filling. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal the empanada all around. Repeat with the remaining rounds and filling.
  • Whisk the egg in a small bowl. Brush the top of each empanada with the egg wash. Arrange the empanadas on a nonstick baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer the empanadas to a platter and serve.
  • Cook's Note: You can substitute your favorite pie crust recipe for store-bought. Make enough for two crusts.

BEEF EMPANADAS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h5m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, minced
1/2 cup sofrito (garlic, cilantro, sweet peppers)
1 red bell pepper, minced
4 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons adobo (salt, freshly ground black pepper, and Dominican oregano)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 pounds ground beef
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons salt
4 ounces butter
2 ounces white vinegar
2 ounces water
1 egg
1 pound guava paste
1/4 cup white vinegar
8 ounces water
1/4 cup rum
Olive oil or neutral tasting oil, for frying

Steps:

  • For the filling: Add the oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, sofrito, and peppers, stirring occasionally until soft. Add the tomato paste, adobo, and cilantro, stirring occasionally until combined. Add the ground beef, season, and stir until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F. Remove from the heat, strain, and allow the mixture to cool.
  • For the empanada dough: Sift the flour, sugar, and salt onto parchment paper. Place the sifted dry ingredients into a food processor. Add the remainder of the ingredients to the food processor and process until the dough looks like a ball. Remove the ball from the food processor and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Transfer the pastry onto a lightly floured board and roll out until it is 1/16-inch thick. Cut into segments with a 4-inch dough cutter. Each cut will create a dough round. Put 1 tablespoon of the filling onto the upper half of each round, and then fold the bottom pastry up into a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges closed with your finger to fold the upper and bottom halves together. Repeat this step until all the edges are closed.
  • For the guava sauce: Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until the mixture is silky and smooth. Pour the sauce in a separate dish or bowl for dipping.
  • Put about 2 inches of oil into a heavy, deep skillet over medium heat and heat to 350 degrees F. Add the empanadas, a few at a time, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the beef. This will help ensure that the beef is tender and evenly cooked.
  • Don't overcook the beef. Overcooked beef will be tough and dry. Cook the beef until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the filling. This will add flavor and texture to the empanadas. Some good options include onions, peppers, carrots, and corn.
  • Be careful not to overfill the empanadas. If the empanadas are too full, they will be difficult to seal and may burst open during cooking.
  • Use a beaten egg to seal the empanadas. This will help to keep the filling inside the empanadas and prevent them from leaking.
  • Fry the empanadas in hot oil. This will help to create a crispy crust and prevent the empanadas from becoming greasy.
  • Serve the empanadas with your favorite dipping sauce. Some good options include salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Pioneer Woman Beef Empanadas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks and can be made ahead of time. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your empanadas are perfect every time. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give Pioneer Woman Beef Empanadas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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