Cheeseburger Empanada Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Cook the Filling

   In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.

2. 2

   Season the Mixture

   Add salt, black pepper, ketchup, and mustard to the beef mixture. Stir to combine, then remove from heat. Let cool slightly before adding cheese.

3. 3

   Add Cheese

   Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese into the beef mixture until evenly distributed.

4. 4

   Prepare the Dough

   Roll out empanada dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cutter to cut circles out of the dough.

5. 5

   Fill and Seal Empanadas

   Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef and cheese mixture in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges by crimping with a fork.

6. 6

   Cook the Empanadas

   Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the empanadas in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.