Jul 13 2026
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Empanadas De Carne Recipe

Inspired by Fat Rosie's Taco and Tequila Bar
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Mexican turnovers stuffed with ground beef, served with tomatillo-avocado salsa, queso fresco & Fresno pepper.

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Ingredients

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Empanada Dough

Beef Filling

Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

Garnishes

Method

Prepare the Dough

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.

  2. 2

    Incorporate Butter

    Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  3. 3

    Add Egg Yolk and Water

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and cold water. Gradually add this to the flour mixture and mix until a dough forms.

  4. 4

    Chill the Dough

    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Make the Beef Filling

  1. 5

    Sauté Onions and Garlic

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 6

    Cook the Beef

    Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

  3. 7

    Season the Beef

    Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and let cool.

Prepare the Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

  1. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine chopped tomatillos, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.

  2. 9

    Season to Taste

    Add salt to taste and mix well. Set aside.

Assemble and Cook Empanadas

  1. 10

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 11

    Roll Out Dough

    On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out circles using a round cutter or a glass.

  3. 12

    Fill Empanadas

    Place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal. You can crimp the edges with a fork for a decorative touch.

  4. 13

    Bake Empanadas

    Arrange the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Serve

  1. 14

    Plate and Garnish

    Serve the empanadas warm with tomatillo-avocado salsa on the side. Garnish with crumbled queso fresco and sliced Fresno pepper.

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