Jul 14 2026
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Beef & Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Mr Empanada - St. Petersburg
Time30m
Serves4

Make Beef & Cheese Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Meat

Dairy

Vegetables

Spices & Seasonings

Additional

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the bell pepper. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Soften the Cream Cheese

    Leave the cream cheese at room temperature to soften, or microwave for 15-20 seconds.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Beef

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

  2. 4

    Add Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.

  3. 5

    Season the Mixture

    Stir in the salt, black pepper, paprika, and oregano. Mix well to combine, then remove the skillet from heat.

  4. 6

    Combine Cheese

    Add the softened cream cheese to the meat mixture. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated. Then mix in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Dish

    Spoon the beef and cheese mixture onto tortilla chips and serve immediately while hot.

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