Beef Empanadas

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 cup raisins, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup green olives, chopped
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 empanada dough discs
• 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2Brown the ground beef with the onion in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes.
3. 3Add the garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika, and cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in the raisins, olives, and chopped eggs; season with salt and pepper and let cool slightly.
4. 4Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto the center of each empanada disc.
5. 5Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and crimp the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
6. 6Arrange on the baking sheet, brush with the beaten egg, and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.

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