Description
An easier way to make empanadas for a party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lb ground beef
- 2 large potatoes diced into small cubes
- 4 tbsp cumin
- 2 packages pre-chopped onion (2 full medium onions)
- 1.5 cups chopped Kalamata olives
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3 cups Mexican shredded cheese blend
- 3 boxes puff pastry dough
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil the stove in a large pot and add in onions and potatoes, cooking until the onions are translucent.
- Add ground beef, salt, pepper and cumin and brown the meat for about 10-15 minutes. Add Kalamata olives and additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Using a muffin pan, place squares of puff pastry in each round, leaving the 4 corners to overflow the rim.
- Fill each puff pastry with the beef mixture and top with cheese blend. Egg wash the edges of the puff pastry to add a golden brown crisp.
- Bake Empanadas at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Notes
Remove puff pastry from the freezer 2-3 hours before baking. Plus, the filling can be made 3-4 days in advance for a large party so the empanadas can be baked same day for optimal freshness.