Easy Beef Empanadas Recipe

Step 1

Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onions to the skillet. Cook until fragrant.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Season the beef with the seasonings. Using a meat chopper, break up the beef into small pieces. Cook the beef until browned. Drain any excess fat. Add the shredded cheese and stir until melted.

Step 3

Lay the empanada wrappers on a flat surface. Dip a cooking brush in water. Glaze each of the empanada wrappers with the wet brush along the edges. This will soften the crust and make it easier to roll.

Step 4

Load the ground beef mixture into the middle of each of the empanadas. Add 1 tablespoon of beef per empanada. Do not overstuff. Flatten out the beef mixture with a spoon.

Step 5

Close the empanadas. Use a fork to seal the empanadas along the edges by creating indents in the crust. Press the fork down into the crust along the edge of each.

Step 6

Add an egg to a small bowl and whisk it along with 2 teaspoons of water.

Step 7

Use a cooking brush and glaze the top of each empanada with the egg wash.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Step 9

Add the empanadas to a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 10

Allow to cool before serving.

Step 11

Spritz the air fryer basket with oil or line with air fryer parchment paper.

Step 12

Place the empanadas in the air fryer basket.

Step 13

Air fry on 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until crisp.