Beef Empanadas

Golden Latin American turnovers stuffed with spiced ground beef.

Ingredients

• 1.1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 hard-boiled eggs
• 16 empanada dough discs
• 1 egg for wash

Steps

1. Sauté onion, then brown beef with cumin and paprika; cool.
2. Fold in chopped egg and olives for the filling.
3. Fill discs, fold over, and crimp the edges sealed.
4. Brush with egg wash; bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes.
5. Bake until golden; rest briefly before serving.