Beef and Cheese Empanada

Beef and Cheese Empanada

Saucy Mexican Beef and Cheese Empanadas

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 12m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 47m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (23 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

428
Calories
25g
Fat
29g
Carbs
1g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
18g
Protein
Beef and Cheese Empanada

Recipe Description

This Beef and Cheese Empanada is part of our Cinco de Mayo recipes, a day of commemoration to the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Today we celebrate with festival events full of art, dancing and of course food, food and more food! And you can bet these ground beef and cheese empanadas definitely make it to the party!

To make Beef and Cheese Empanada, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Beef and Cheese Empanada

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook onions

    5 min
    Step 1 - Beef and Cheese Empanada

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add 1 cup of diced onions. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant and translucent.

  2. 2

    Add meat

    10 min
    Step 2 - Beef and Cheese EmpanadaStep 2 - Beef and Cheese Empanada

    Add 1 pound of ground beef and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F.

  4. 4

    Prepare filling

    3 min
    Step 4 - Beef and Cheese EmpanadaStep 4 - Beef and Cheese Empanada

    Add ⅓ cup of shredded Cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard and ½ teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the beef then mix well to combine.

  5. 5

    Prepare pie

    1 min
    Step 5 - Beef and Cheese Empanada

    Roll out the prepared pie dough and cut into 4 equal pieces.

  6. 6

    Add filling

    2 min
    Step 6 - Beef and Cheese Empanada

    Spoon the filling on one side of each of the dough pieces, leaving about ¼-inch borders around the edge to fold over into a triangle shape.

  7. 7

    Crimp borders

    4 min
    Step 7 - Beef and Cheese EmpanadaStep 7 - Beef and Cheese Empanada

    Use a fork to gently press around the edges to crimp. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  8. 8

    Topping

    2 min
    Step 8 - Beef and Cheese Empanada

    Brush the top of the empanadas with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

  9. 9

    Bake

    20 min
    Step 9 - Beef and Cheese Empanada

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown all over.

  10. 10

    Serve

    15 min
    Step 10 - Beef and Cheese Empanada

    Cool slightly before serving.

Make your own homemade Beef and Cheese Empanada and feel like you’re at a Cinco de Mayo festival party! Share with us what you think of this recipe and contact us online using our hashtag #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Penny
February 19, 2025
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Superb taste! Made these empanadas for a family gathering and they vanished in minutes! Everyone was asking for the recipe. I'll definitely be making these again for our next party!

Brian Thompson
December 9, 2024
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These empanadas were a hit at our Cinco de Mayo party!

Gonzalo
July 5, 2024
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Deliciosas. Hice estas empanadas para celebrar el Cinco de Mayo, y fueron un exito con mis amigos que vinieron.

Jake
June 2, 2024
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Delish! Made these empanadas for my kid's bday party. Everyone crushed 'em! Simple ingredients made it easy to whip up. Def a hit, I'll be makin' these again!

Vicky
October 10, 2023
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These empanadas turned out superb! Made them for a small family gathering, and everyone loved them. The beef and cheese blend perfectly, making it a must-try for any occasion.

Olivia
June 9, 2023
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I made these empanadas for a family gathering. Everyone loved them! So simple and flavorful, I am thankful for this recipe.

Sophia
May 24, 2023
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I made these empanadas for our Cinco de Mayo party, and everyone loved them! The cheesy beef filling was a hit. Reminded me of my grandma’s cooking, a true family recipe!

Mark
April 19, 2022
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I made these Beef and Cheese Empanadas for a small celebration. The recipe was super simple, even for a beginner like me. They came out crispy and tasty, and everyone loved them. Perfect for sharing with friends during any festive occasion!

Anna
July 24, 2021
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These empanadas were so easy to make. I felt proud serving them at the party. Everyone loved them

Rachel Smith
May 31, 2021
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These empanadas are simply delicious and easy!

Xena
April 29, 2021
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These empanadas are super easy to make. I cooked them for a family gathering.

Micaela Vonkaenel
June 26, 2020
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Came from the tamale pie and have to admit this is much easier to make and a lot tastier for a cheese lover like myself.

Arely Baab
June 23, 2020
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Perfect lunch or dinner for anytime of the week :)

Nellie Beckstrand
June 11, 2020
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Swapped out the beef for turkey.

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May 31, 2020
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Does anyone know what worcestershire sauce is or what I can replace it with??

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