Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Mexico, where flavors dance on your palate. Embark on a delectable adventure with our Spicy Sweet Beef Empanadas, a symphony of bold and harmonious flavors. These golden pockets of delight are filled with a savory blend of tender beef, a medley of sweet and spicy peppers, and a hint of aromatic spices. Perfectly complemented by a zesty homemade salsa and creamy guacamole, each bite is a fiesta in your mouth.
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our collection of empanada recipes, each one a unique culinary masterpiece. From the classic Carne Asada Empanadas, bursting with the richness of grilled steak, to the vegetarian delight of Spinach and Cheese Empanadas, there's something to satisfy every palate. Explore the tantalizing flavors of Chicken and Mole Empanadas, where the succulent chicken is enveloped in a rich and flavorful mole sauce. And for a taste of the sea, dive into our Fish and Shrimp Empanadas, a crispy and flaky pastry filled with a medley of seafood.
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SPICY-SWEET BEEF EMPANADAS (MEXICO)
Who doesn't love a warm empanada?!?! These savory turnovers make great appetizers because you can prep them ahead of time and freeze for up to a month....and they still taste fantastic!
Provided by FolkDiva
Categories Meat
Time 35m
Yield 8 empanadas, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F In a skillet over medium heat, brown the meat and onion. Pour off excess fat, then add garlic and sherry. Boil down until the liquid is almost completely evaporated.
- Add cinnamon, cloves, cumin and salt/pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar and vinegar and cook over medium heat until the tomatoes have reduced to a thick sauce. Stir in the cilantro and almonds and set aside.
- Roll out puff pastry into a thin layer on a lightly floured counter. Cut the pastries into 8 six inch circles. Place a tablespoon or two of the filling in the middle of one circle. Brush the edge of the pastry with beaten egg, then fold in half and press the edges together to seal.
- Press the tines of a fork along the sealed edges of the pastry to make the seal more secure. Prick the top of the empanada with the fork, then place on a baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg. Repeat with the remaining pastry circles and filling.
- Bake for 15-25 minutes, or until light golden brown on the outside and hot in the center. Serve immediately with your choice of garnishes! Enjoy!
BEEF EMPANADA RECIPE
These crispy, cheesy, 30-minute easy beef empanadas are so simple to make with refrigerated pie crust and a savory beef and cheese filling. Whip up these yummy empanadas and serve with creamy, authentic Mexican guacamole for a delicious meal!
Provided by Tiffany
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or parchment paper.
- Unroll pie crusts on a clean, flat surface. Use a 3-inch round pastry cutter to cut circles from the dough. (If desired, combine scraps, roll out, and cut again.)
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef.
- Stir in onions, cumin, chili powder, salt, green chiles, and pimento peppers. Saute 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, followed by the cheese. Remove from heat.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture into the center of each pie crust circle.
- Fold dough over and use a fork to seal the dough all along the curved edge.
- Arrange in a single layer, not touching, on prepared baking sheet. Brush empanadas with egg wash.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with HERDEZ™ Traditional Guacamole. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 629 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 964 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPICY BEEF EMPANADAS
I experimented with some empanada recipes I found and added some of my favorite ingredients to come up with these delicious spicy beef empanadas, which was an instant hit at the dinnerparty with my girlfriends. Now I have to make them at every gettogether.
Provided by hxnnxh
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 36 empanadas, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven at 375°F Pour some cooking oil in a skillet and press cloves over the pan.nAdd chopped shallots and fry on low heat, until soft but not browned. Add a bit of salt and the chopped red chili pepper.
- Add ground beef and let brown on med-high heat. Drain the mixture put back in skillet. Add bell pepper and cook on high for about a minute.
- Turn heat to med-low and add cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, flour, and tomato sauce. Turn off the stove and let cool to room temperature.
- Now mix some worcestershire sauce (to taste, I love it and put it in practically everything, but can be omitted), vinegar, lemon juice, habanero pepper sauce (or tabasco). To add a hint of sweetness, I add tomato ketchup, about 5 tbs.Stir in chopped egg, jalapenos and cilantro. Add pepper and salt to taste.
- Let pastry thaw and cut 5" circles.
- Put pastry on baking sheet. Put about a spoonful of the meat mixture on one half of the circle. Put some beaten egg on the edges and fold. press edges with a fork. Put some more egg mixture over the empanadas for glaze. Bake in preheated oven for about 20 mins until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 763, Fat 52.3, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 86, Sodium 395.6, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 19.7
Tips:
- To make the empanada dough, you will need all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, butter, and water. You can also use a pre-made empanada dough if you are short on time.
- For the filling, you will need ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. You can also add other ingredients to the filling, such as diced tomatoes, corn, or beans.
- To assemble the empanadas, simply place a spoonful of filling in the center of a circle of dough. Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges to seal. You can then fry or bake the empanadas until they are golden brown.
Conclusion:
Spicy sweet beef empanadas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or gatherings, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later. So next time you are looking for something to satisfy your cravings, give these empanadas a try!
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