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Baked Ground Beef Empanadas

Spiced Ground Beef Empanadas using pie crust are so easy to make! The crust is filled with a savory ground beef filling, then baked to perfection! Fun for dinner and great for parties!

PREP Time

20 min.                    

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COOK TIME

15 Min.

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Baked Ground Beef Empanadas

2 Ready-to-Bake Pie Crust Rolls 1 lb Ground Beef, 90% Lean 2 tsp Olive Oil 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 2 Scallions, sliced thin 1 tbsp Chili Powder 1 tbsp Cumin Powder 1 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tsp Black Pepper 1 Egg, large

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To a hot pan, add the oil, beef, minced cloves garlic, sliced scallions, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.  Cook through then transfer to a bowl and let it cool in the fridge.

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1 Make Filling

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Roll the dough out.  Using a lid or biscuit cutter about 4 3/4" in diameter, cut circles into the dough. Roll out the scraps again after you make the first batch. You should get about 8 empanadas from each pie crust.  (16 total)

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2 Prep Pie Crust

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Add the cool beef filling to the center of each circle, creating a tall mound that leaves about 3/4" space from filling to edge.

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3 Fill dough circles

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Brush the beaten egg around the outer edge of the right half of the circle.  Fold the other side over to egg side and press dough on dough to seal. Then use a fork to crimp around the edge.

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4 Seal Empanadas

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Place each empanada on an oiled sheet pan. Brush the tops with the egg and then give a very light sprinkle of chili powder.  Bake in 400 F oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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5 Bake Empanadas

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Serve & Enjoy!

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