Baked Meat Empanadas

Baked Meat Empanadas

Introduction

Baked meat empanadas are the ultimate comfort food—crispy on the outside, savory and hearty on the inside. Perfect for a snack, lunch, or party platter, these golden pastries are filled with a rich mixture of ground beef, vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs, seasoned with a blend of classic spices. They’re easier than they look and will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that makes it impossible to wait until they’re cool enough to eat.

Ingredients

For the filling:

• 1/2 kg (1.1 lb) ground beef
• 1 can (400 g / 14 oz) chopped tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1/4 cup (40 g) chopped olives
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

For the empanadas:

• 12 empanada covers (store-bought or homemade)
• 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil, for greasing the baking tray

Directions