Description
Delicious handheld empanadas filled with juicy beef, smoky bacon, and melty cheddar, perfect for parties or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80-85% lean)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced pickles
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package refrigerated empanada dough
- 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
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Instructions
- 1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess fat.
- 2. Add crumbled bacon, diced onions, pickles, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the cooked beef. Cook until onions are soft.
- 3. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese on each empanada disc. Fold and seal the edges, crimping with a fork.
- 4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush empanadas with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.