Classic Beef Empanadas
Classic Beef Empanadas feature a warmly spiced ground beef filling studded with tender potatoes, green olives, sweet peppers, and chopped hard-cooked eggs. Encased in flaky pastry and baked until golden, they deliver a balanced blend of savory, briny, and mildly smoky flavors. Ideal for parties, game day, or a cozy handheld dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Beef Empanadas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into cubes. Set aside.
- 2
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet and cook the onion and green onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add the ground beef; cook and stir until the beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Season with paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- 3
Take the beef mixture off the heat; add the potatoes and olives. Stir in the chopped hard-cooked eggs; let the filling cool, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly grease them with olive oil.
- 5
Place an empanada pastry round on a flat surface and lightly moisten the edges with warm water. Put a large tablespoon of the cooled filling in the center and fold the dough over. Seal the edges by pressing with a fork. Repeat with the remaining rounds and filling. Move the empanadas to the prepared baking sheets and brush with beaten egg.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 2421.1 kcal High 121%
- Protein 164.35 g Good Source 329%
- Carbohydrate 8.47 g 3%
- Total Fat 186.91 g High 240%
- Saturated Fat 75.82 g High 379%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 719.99 mg High 240%
- Sodium 945.02 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 1.16 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 189.24 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 16.1 mg Good Source 89%
- Potassium 154.82 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 9.85 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 15.99 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.21 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Beef Empanadas is made with 14 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Eggs, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 2421.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Beef Empanadas made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Eggs, Green Onion, Ground Beef. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Beef Empanadas?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2421.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Beef Empanadas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Classic Beef Empanadas healthy?
- Classic Beef Empanadas has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 2421.1 calories and 164.35 g of protein, or 329% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 945.02 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 75.82 g (379% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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