Bahama Breeze Beef Empanadas Recipe
Today, I’m excited to share the Bahama Breeze Beef Empanadas Recipe with you. ou can choose your ingredients and adjust the flavors.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing Bowls
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie cutter or glass
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup cold water
For Assembly:
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
- Cook until vegetables are soft.
- Stir in tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, and oregano.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes. Cool.
Prepare the Dough:
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Add egg and cold water.
- Mix until dough forms.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface.
Assemble Empanadas:
- Cut dough into circles using a cookie cutter.
- Place a spoonful of filling on each circle.
- Fold dough over filling and seal edges.
- Brush with beaten egg.
Bake Empanadas:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place empanadas on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- Use cold butter for a flakier crust.
- Let the filling cool before adding it to the dough.
- Seal the edges well to avoid leaks.
- Brush empanadas with egg wash for a golden look.
- Double the recipe if you need more empanadas.