Description
A savory and flavorful beef and cheese empanada filling recipe, perfect for culinary enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in shredded cheese and parsley until melted and combined.
- Let the mixture cool before using it to fill empanada dough.
Notes
- For a spicier filling, add chili flakes or diced jalapeños.
- Experiment with different cheese types for varied flavor.
- Allow filling to cool completely to prevent dough from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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